Ambassador-Designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Portugal, Angela Adebayo, has formally presented copies of her Letters of Credence (copies d’ usage) to the Secretary-General of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Francisco Ribeiro Telles.
The presentation marks an important diplomatic milestone preceding the formal presentation of her Letters of Credence to the President of the Portuguese Republic, Antonio Jose Seguro.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has held bilateral talks with Portugal’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, on the sidelines of the Eurafrican Forum.
Both ministers explored institutional frameworks aimed at strengthening diplomatic engagement and the need to establish a Nigeria-Portugal Joint Commission as a platform to facilitate regular political consultations and expand bilateral cooperation.
“Nigeria stands ready to deepen collaboration with Portugal in areas of trade and investment, renewable energy, maritime security, digital technology, agriculture, education, defence cooperation and capacity development,” Odumegwu-Ojukwu stated on X.
“The discussions also centered on the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and the Double Taxation Agreement, which will help improve connectivity, promote commercial activities, and create a more favourable investment climate for businesses in both nations.”