Both sides reaffirmed the enduring partnership between nigeria and canada and explored new avenues for collaboration across key areas including trade, security, migration, and cultural exchange From the outset, both sides emphasized the strength of the bilateral relationship and their shared commitment to deepening political and economic ties. Canada has been an advocate for democratic governance in nigeria and supported peace processes during conflicts Vice president yemi osinbajo and canadian deputy prime minister, chrystia freeland, have agreed on the need for deepening bilateral relations between nigeria and canada. Nigerian and canadian business leaders say direct air connectivity between both countries could unlock billions of dollars in new trade and investment, boost cargo movement, and deepen bilateral. Over the years, various initiatives have sought to connect nigerian businesses with canada
However, these efforts have lacked direct government involvement, leading to regulatory challenges, limited trade access, and missed investment opportunities. Omoleye, the committee, established by speaker of the house, hon Tajudeen abbas, is pursuing a bold agenda to shift nigeria’s international relations from aid dependence to mutually beneficial partnerships. During a recent visit to canada, nigerian minister of foreign affairs, yusuf maitama tuggar, emphasized the need for enhanced diplomatic relations between nigeria and canada, particularly in trade, infrastructure, security, health, and energy sectors. The minister of aviation and aerospace development, festus keyamo, has signed a bilateral air services agreement (basa) with canadian authorities. The minister of foreign affairs, ambassador, yusuf maitama tuggar, has called for a stronger diplomatic ties between nigeria and canada in the area of trade, infrastructure, security, health, energy among others
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