Nigeria and Angola agree on visa-free travel for diplomats
Nigeria and Angola have reached a new agreement to allow holders of diplomatic and official/service passports to travel between the two countries without visas. The deal was signed by delegations led by Yusuf Tuggar for Nigeria and Tete Antonio for Angola. Both sides highlighted the importance of the agreement in deepening cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations. The move is expected to ease official travel and foster closer institutional ties.
What we know
- The visa exemption agreement applies to holders of diplomatic and official/service passports from both Nigeria and Angola.
- Yusuf Tuggar described the agreement as a long-awaited milestone that will facilitate smoother official exchanges and deeper cooperation.
- The agreement aims to remove administrative barriers, strengthen policy coordination, and enhance collaboration between the two nations.
- Tete Antonio emphasized the longstanding relationship and historical solidarity between Nigeria and Angola, especially during Africa’s anti-colonial struggle.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the deal will modernise diplomatic relations and create broader opportunities for joint initiatives.
