Nigeria thanks Poland for aiding students affected by Ukraine conflict
The Federal Government has praised the Republic of Poland for its support to Nigerian students displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the importance of education in the relationship between both countries. She noted ongoing cooperation in areas like digital transformation, agriculture, and security. The Polish delegation, led by Krzysztof Gawkowski, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria.
What we know
- Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu commended Poland for helping Nigerian students continue their education despite the Ukraine conflict.
- Education is described as a key pillar of Nigeria-Poland bilateral relations, with technical and scientific exchange programmes ongoing.
- Nigeria and Poland are expanding cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, agriculture, and tourism.
- The minister emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to fighting terrorism and called for deeper collaboration on security and maritime issues.
- Krzysztof Gawkowski described Nigeria as a strategic partner and expressed interest in growing Polish business presence in Nigeria.
