Nigeria reaffirms commitment to enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea

*Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Special Presidential Envoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Equatorial Guinea, also conveys a message from President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, requesting a state visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a view to revitalising  the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and safety in the Gulf of Guinea.

Tinubu stated this Tuesday, March 12, 2024, received the Special Envoy of the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, in the State House, Abuja, FCT.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Tuesday stated Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Special Presidential Envoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had conveyed a message from President Mbasogo, requesting a state visit by President Tinubu, in a move to emphasise the need to revitalise the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission.

The Guinean Special Presidential Envoy also emphasided the importance of fostering greater cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, including oil and gas, and trade.

Responding, President Tinubu reaffirmed the longstanding bilateral ties between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, describing the relations as strong and brotherly.

Tinubu also recalled his previous meeting with President Mbasogo, during which they discussed strategies for enhancing economic relations, particularly in the context of ocean and marine economy, and collaborating to address the challenges posed by climate change.

The statement noted the Nigerian leader expressed confidence that the formal meetings between the two economies would lead to further strengthening of their relationship.

The President said: “Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea are brotherly nations, and we enjoy very longstanding mutual relations.

“I am sure when next we meet formally; the relationship between our countries will grow from strength to strength.”