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Nigeria Boosts Diplomatic Ties with Grenada as Both Countries Commit to Deeper NTAC Partnership

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7 months ago

April 26, 2026

Joel Ajayi

As part of its ongoing official foreign engagements, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, led a high-level delegation to Grenada, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to deepening South-South Cooperation with African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries.

In a statement signed by the Head, Information & Public RelationsNigerian Technical Aid CorpsMinistry of Foreign Affairs, weekend in Abuja Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi reveals that delegation, which included the Director of Programmes, Ambassador Bello A. Jaye, alongside other officials, commenced its engagements with a visit to Grenada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Honourable Minister, Joseph Andall, warmly received the team, highlighting the positive impact of the NTAC Scheme in Grenada and reaffirming his Ministry’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Nigeria. He was accompanied by Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Ghavri Bartholomew.

At the Ministry of Health, the delegation was received on behalf of the Honourable Minister by the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Rhonda Jones.Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in healthcare delivery, capacity building, and technical assistance.

Also present at both engagements were Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i. in Grenada, Mrs. Dankaro Angye Ashumate, and the Head of Chancery, Mrs. Linda Hills.

In his remarks, the Director-General emphasised Nigeria’s sustained commitment to South-South Cooperation through the NTAC Scheme, which deploys skilled Nigerian professionals to partner countries in support of human capital development and institutional strengthening, in line with the foreign policy thrust of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

The Director of Programmes, Ambassador Bello A. Jaye, highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships in addressing shared challenges, particularly in the health sector, reaffirming Nigeria’s readiness to support partner countries through Technical expertise and Knowledge exchange.

The Permanent Secretary, Ms. Rhonda Jones, expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s continued support and leadership, noting the impact of Nigerian professionals in strengthening healthcare systems and calling for sustained collaboration in key areas.

Other officials present at the Ministry of Health engagement included Ms. Romana Ross, Foreign Service Officer, and Mr. Delran Andrews, Desk Officer.

The engagements further underscore Nigeria’s leadership role in South-South Cooperation and its commitment to promoting shared development and international solidarity.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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3 days ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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