The Federal Government says the relationship between Nigeria and the United States (U.S.) is stronger and will continue to wax stronger and beneficial to both countries.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made this known at the
end-of-year media briefing on Monday in Abuja.
He explained that in 2025, Nigeria navigated complex
international diplomacy with maturity and principle.
He added that the recent diplomatic spat with the U.S. has
been resolved through firm, respectful engagement, culminating in a
strengthened partnership.
“Just last week, the Federal Government of Nigeria signed a
five-year, $5.1 billion dollar bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the government of the United States.
“In the agreement, the U.S. will provide $2.1 billion
dollars in grant funding, while Nigeria will commits $3 billion dollars.
“This has been described as the largest co-investment by any
country to date under the America First Global Health Strategy.
“It will strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, save lives,
and attract investment.
“Those who thought Nigeria’s relationships with the U.S.
were going down due to the recent misunderstanding can now see that the ties
are even stronger than before,” Idris said.
According to him, Nigeria is no longer on the sidelines,
adding that it is a confident and strategic partner on the global stage,
defending its national interests and attracting beneficial partnerships.
“Just last month, we regained our Category C seat on the
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium; a
celebrated comeback following 14 years of absence.”
Still on the international scene in 2025, Idris stated that
various Nigerians assumed significant international positions across various
sectors, including Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs
Organisation,
Others are the Executive Director of the World Health
Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme, Vice Chair of the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, and Vice President of the International
Association for Ports and Harbours in Tokyo.
“Additionally, this year, we secured hosting rights for the
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) 2026, and the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF)
2027, one of the largest trade gatherings on the African continent.
“In 2026, our newly appointed Ambassadors will take up their
posts in their countries of assignment, strengthening our bilateral relations
and advancing our visibility and strategic engagements in the global
community,” Idris said.
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