Nigeria, Canada Move to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation in Key Sectors
Nigeria and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions focusing on economic cooperation, development partnerships, security and improved people-to-people relations.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, received the Director General of the West Africa and Maghreb Bureau at Global Affairs Canada, H.E. Emi Furuya, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
During the meeting, both sides emphasised the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement in advancing shared priorities and deepening cooperation across political, economic and social sectors.
They identified opportunities for expanded collaboration in key areas of Nigeria’s economy, including solid minerals, renewable energy, agriculture, manufacturing, information and communications technology, and the blue economy.
The discussions also highlighted the need to align development cooperation with Nigeria’s national priorities. Both parties reviewed existing collaboration in technical and vocational education and youth empowerment, while exploring opportunities in artificial intelligence, agricultural technology and the creative economy.
Regional security issues also featured prominently, with discussions covering the security situation in the Sahel, ECOWAS peace and security mechanisms, and Nigeria’s role in regional counter-terrorism efforts.
On mining, both countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in sector development, particularly in governance, capacity building and investment, with a view to supporting sustainable growth and creating economic opportunities.
The meeting further addressed the need to improve visa processing procedures to facilitate greater people-to-people contact and strengthen exchanges between citizens of both countries.
The engagement reaffirmed Nigeria and Canada’s shared commitment to expanding bilateral ties and pursuing mutually beneficial partnerships across strategic sectors.
Nigeria, Canada Move to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation in Key Sectors