Japan and Nigeria Strengthen Ties: Focus on Economic Growth, Security, and Regional Cooperation in TICAD Talks

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Ms. Kamikawa Yoko held a meeting with Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who is visiting Japan to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting.

The meeting  is to feature an overview on the outset, Kamikawa expressed her gratitude for the substantial dialogues held on the occasion of her visit to Nigeria this April. 

She also expressed her intention to discuss ways to further strengthen business and economic relations including start-ups, and to enhance partnership with Nigeria.

Minister Kamikawa stated that she had observed the serious situation facing internally displaced women during her visit to Nigeria in April of this 2024

Additionally she said it made her realize the need for initiatives based on a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) perspective. 

Feature more Minister Kamikawa also stated that Japan intends to deepen cooperation to solve global challenges with Nigeria, a leader among African countries sharing values and principles such as democracy. 

Minister Tuggar welcomed the concrete outcomes through the TICAD process and expressed his gratitude for Japan’s cooperation to date, and stated that he would like to strengthen bilateral relations including regional cooperation.

The two ministers confirmed the further deepening of Japan-Nigeria relations toward TICAD 9 next year.