Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, concluded a successful working visit to Nigeria, where he met with his Nigerian counterpart, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. The two ministers discussed key issues, including follow-up actions on the AES/ECOWAS matter, which was a focus of President Mahama’s recent diplomatic efforts in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
The meeting also explored ways to enhance trade and job creation within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Pan-African priority projects, such as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project and the 1,028km Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway, were highlighted as crucial for regional development and integration.
Furthermore, the ministers discussed preparations for the ECOWAS@50 commemoration, which will be launched in Ghana later this month by President Mahama. The event is expected to celebrate the progress and achievements of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the past five decades.
The visit underscores the strong relations between Ghana and Nigeria, with both countries committed to deepening their cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
