ABUJA, Nigeria -
Thursday, 27. November 2025
PRESSER PHOTO - The Honourable
Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, The Honourable Samal
Mojah Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, The Honourable Lanien
Blanchette, Speaker of the National Assembly
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Nigeria yesterday welcomed an official government delegation from St.
Kitts and Nevis, just weeks after the two nations achieved a historic
milestone: granting visa-free entry to citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis.
The visit was facilitated in partnership with Aquarian Consult,
underscoring the role of private sector leadership in advancing
Afri-Caribbean Cooperation.
This groundbreaking
agreement makes the Caribbean nation the first outside Africa and ECOWAS
to enjoy unrestricted access to Nigeria, signalling a new era of
connectivity and cooperation among the Global African people.
Led by Minister of
Agriculture, Samal Mojah Duggins, the 20-member senior delegation also
includes the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley, and Speaker
of the National Assembly, Lanien Blanchette. With high-level government
and private sector meetings on the agenda, the visit signals a bold
commitment to accelerate diplomatic and economic ties after this
landmark policy shift, an example of how Global African communities can
unite for shared progress.
The breakthrough was
brokered by Nigerian business leader, Aisha Maina, CEO of Aquarian
Consult, whose leadership during the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit
(AACIS ’25) was instrumental in driving this agreement forward.
“This is more than a
policy change, it’s a signal to the world that Africa and the Caribbean
are ready to collaborate on trade, investment, and cultural exchange,”
said Aisha Maina. “Global investors should take note: this is the
beginning of a powerful alliance built on the strength of Global African
people.”
The delegation’s
arrival highlights opportunities in sectors such as agribusiness,
technology, and creative industries. Both nations are advancing
discussions on food security, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment,
with expanded outcomes expected at AACIS ’26 in Abuja next March.
St. Kitts and Nevis
Minister of Agriculture, Samal Mojah Duggins, said: “This partnership
represents a bold step toward a future where Africa and the Caribbean
collaborate as equals in trade, culture, and innovation, uniting global
African efforts for shared prosperity.”
For global business
leaders, this development signals new opportunities in South-South
cooperation, leveraging Nigeria’s role as Africa’s economic gateway and
St. Kitts and Nevis’ strategic Citizenship by Investment program.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/82ba0ee3-ed7e-4f9b-b6c0-b6c147d49495
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