The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the occasion of her National Day, celebrated annually on May 28.
Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa announced this in a statement on Thursday.
Ebienfa said the day marked a significant moment in the history of a great nation, commemorating Ethiopia’s proud sovereignty as Africa’s oldest independent country and its resilience in pursuing unity and progress.
“Nigeria acknowledges Ethiopia’s pivotal contributions to the advancement of African unity, its strategic role as host of the African Union’s Headquarters, and appreciates its sustained commitment to promoting dialogue, regional peace, multilateral diplomacy, and continental integration.
“As two of Africa’s most populous and influential nations, and founding members of several continental institutions, Nigeria and Ethiopia share a unique bond of friendship, solidarity, and a common vision for a peaceful and prosperous continent. Our bilateral relationship is robust and multifaceted, anchored in a shared commitment to continental stability and economic revitalization”, he stated.
The Spokesperson added that Nigeria remains committed to deepening economic ties that reflect their strategic importance.
“We commend the ongoing collaboration between our private sectors, notably the transformative investments by Dangote Industries in Ethiopia’s cement and fertilizer sectors. Furthermore, we look forward to finalising agreements on broader collaboration and partnerships in other key sectors for the mutual benefit of both countries.
“The Federal Republic of Nigeria reaffirms its firm solidarity with Ethiopia as it implements its bold domestic reforms and continues to play a stabilizing role in the Horn of Africa. We are confident that the strategic partnership between Abuja and Addis Ababa will continue to grow, fostering greater trade, investment, and shared prosperity under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)”, the statement concluded.
