MON SEPT 01 2025-theGBJournal| The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has said the visit by his Colombian counterpart, Francia Marquez, to Nigeria and the bilateral engagements will serve as a gateway to a new chapter for both countries.
The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, arrived in Abuja on Saturday on a 3-day official visit, along with cabinet ministers, top government officials, and business sector leaders, all set to engage their Nigerian counterparts in discussions on key areas aimed at strengthening ties between both countries.
Speaking on Sunday night during a Gala Dinner in honour of the Colombian VP’s visit at the Presidential Villa, Kashim Shettima said Francia Marquez’s presence in Nigeria marked a new dawn.
According to him, the visit is proof that Nigeria and Colombia are about to enter an era of fraternal union that would create ”deeper political cooperation, bolder economic ventures, and richer people-to-people exchanges.”
VP Shettima conveyed the goodwill of President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians to the visiting Colombian Vice President and her delegation, maintaining that what has brought both nations to bilateral agreement is a shared interest in the destiny of the two countries.
He adds that ”this is why this historic visit and further engagements will be the gateway to a new chapter. More than ever, Nigeria is inspired to plant the seeds if trust, water them with dialogue, and nurture them into fruits of prosperity that out children and grandchildren shall one day harvest.
On her part, the Colombian Vice President, Marquez said her visit to Nigeria is strategic, historic, and underscores the shared heritage and values between Colombia and Nigeria.
She promised that her country would leverage its position in South America to improve trade relations between the continent and Africa, as well as improve diplomatic ties between both countries.
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