Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated the Nigerian government’s resolve to bolster collaboration with the Republic of Chad in key areas including trade, security, education, and regional integration within the frameworks of ECOWAS and the African Union.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Tuggar conveyed his congratulations to Chadian Foreign Minister Mahamat Annadif on the country’s independence anniversary.
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“As Chad marks the joyous anniversary of sovereignty and progress, Nigeria celebrates the resilience, unity and patriotic leadership of the Chadian people,” Tuggar said.
“The longstanding bilateral relations between our two nations, anchored on shared history, cultural affinity and cooperation, remain a source of pride. They are also a pillar of friendship and solidarity within the Lake Chad Basin, West Africa, and across the African continent.
“Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to deepening collaboration with Chad, especially in trade, security, education and regional integration under ECOWAS and the African Union frameworks.”
He commended Chad for its steadfast contributions to peace, stability, and development in the region, particularly through the Multinational Joint Task Force, and expressed optimism that the enduring partnership between both nations would continue to drive prosperity for their citizens.
