Nigeria, Senegal pledge to revive joint commission

Nigeria and Senegal are set to revitalize their Joint Commission, signaling a renewed commitment to deepening cooperation between the two West African nations. The agreement to revive the commission, a platform designed to foster collaboration, was reached during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, and Senegal's Foreign Affairs Minister, Cheikh Niang.

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resuscitating the Joint Commission would create a platform to explore further opportunities for collaboration that could benefit Nigerians and Senegalese

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit held in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Minister Enikanolaiye described the existing bilateral relations as "excellent," highlighting that the revival of the Joint Commission would provide a structured avenue to explore further collaborative opportunities beneficial to both Nigerian and Senegalese citizens.

Enikanolaiye stressed the importance of direct and efficient communication between ministers, asserting that such exchanges are crucial for nurturing collaboration and consultation on both bilateral and multilateral issues. He specifically pointed to the need to bolster trade and commerce, advocating that the strong political relationship should translate into tangible economic advantages for the people of both countries.

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such communication would foster collaboration and consultation on both bilateral and multilateral issues

Senegalese Foreign Minister Niang congratulated Enikanolaiye on his recent appointment and expressed appreciation for his proactive approach in initiating closer collaboration. Niang commended Enikanolaiye's engagement during the Council of Ministers' meeting, characterizing it as "knowledge-based and expertise-driven." He believes these qualities are vital for effective regional engagement and that Enikanolaiye's initiative will significantly enhance cooperation on matters of mutual interest between Nigeria and Senegal.

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Enikanolaiye’s initiative of engaging with him would enhance collaboration and consultation on issues of mutual interest between Nigeria and Senegal