Nigeria and Gambia to strengthen partnership and revive joint commission
Nigeria and The Gambia have agreed to boost their bilateral relationship by reviving the Nigeria-Gambia Joint Commission. The decision was made during a meeting between Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye and Sering Modou Njie on the sidelines of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit. Both countries praised their longstanding ties and expressed commitment to deepening cooperation. The renewed partnership aims to benefit both nations through enhanced collaboration in key sectors.
What we know
- Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye and Sering Modou Njie met to discuss expanding cooperation between Nigeria and The Gambia.
- The ministers agreed to revive the Nigeria-Gambia Joint Commission to review dormant agreements and explore new areas of collaboration.
- Sering Modou Njie thanked Nigeria for its support during The Gambia’s 2017 political crisis and ongoing contributions to military training and technical aid.
- Enikanolaiye reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to pan-African unity and development, highlighting the role of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps.
- Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening their “brotherly ties” for mutual benefit.
