TINUBU MULLS RECIPROCAL VISA FREE DEAL WITH RWANDA IN PAN AFRICA SPIRIT
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President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that Nigeria will think about giving Rwanda the same 30-day visa–free access for Nigerians, as part of their shared Pan–African values. This comes after President Tinubu and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame have decided to work on ways to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between their two countries.
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, issued last night stated that “both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), originally signed by both countries in 2021, as a vital platform for advancing their shared objectives. They further agreed that Nigeria should host the next meeting of the Commission.
I”n reviewing consular matters, President Tinubu stated that Nigeria will seriously consider reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free status for Nigerians in the spirit of Pan-Africanism.”
According to the statement, the two presidents also discussed the activation of pending Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in areas of tourism, Illicit Drugs, and anti-corruption—underscoring President Tinubu’s commitment to inter-African integration, mutual respect, and shared prosperity.
“Presidents Tinubu and Kagame exchanged ideas towards operationalising the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) between the two countries. The two leaders have remained steadfast in their support for this agreement,” it added.
Nigeria, which last year established an air cargo corridor with Uganda Airways, is now in discussions with RwandAir to facilitate greater export opportunities for Nigerian businesses across the continent. The Africa CEO meeting begins on Thursday, May 14, 2023.
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