WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Ireland has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in addressing security challenges in the West African region. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, following a meeting with Simon Harris, Ireland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Tuggar, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, highlighted key discussions from the meeting, including bilateral cooperation across critical sectors such as trade, education, and diplomacy. He noted that Ireland is expanding its presence in Nigeria with the construction of a new chancery in Abuja, demonstrating its long-term commitment to fostering diplomatic relations. He said, “On regional and global matters, Ireland reaffirmed its support for Nigeria and ECOWAS in addressing West Africa’s security challenges.” “I welcomed Ireland’s commitment to deepening its presence in Nigeria with the construction of a new chancery in Abuja, reflecting its long-term engagement in the country,” Tuggar stated. Education remains a major pillar of cooperation between both nations, given the deep historical connections through student exchange programs and the longstanding contributions of Irish educators and missionaries in Nigeria. According to Tuggar “Education remains a significant area of collaboration, given the strong ties through student exchanges and the longstanding contributions of Irish educators and missionaries in Nigeria.”
Ireland pledges stronger ties with Nigeria, supports ECOWAS on West Africa’s security challenges
