Nigeria, Sweden to strengthen economic relation

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, hosted Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden to Abuja on Monday as part of her three-day official visit aimed at boosting diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.

During her visit, Princess Victoria met with Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, at the State House.

Shettima expressed optimism that the visit would pave the way for deeper institutional collaboration and greater cultural exchange between Nigeria and Sweden.

In a statement, Tuggar emphasised that this year marks the 56th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

He emphasised that discussions during the visit focused on expanding partnerships in trade, green energy, technology, and structured migration.

Also present at the meeting was Andreas Carlson, Sweden’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, who joined the discussions on future cooperation.

As part of her visit, Princess Victoria toured the Atrium Art Gallery at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she celebrated Sweden’s cultural contributions.

She also made a major announcement, revealing the opening of Sweden’s largest innovation hub in Africa, set to be located in Lagos.