President Bola Tinubu actively considers visa-free entry for Rwandan citizens for 30 days.
This proposal aims to strengthen bilateral relations while also deepening African integration across regions.
Visa Policy Talks
He raised the idea during talks with President Paul Kagame in Kigali’s Urugwiro Villa.
Both leaders actively focused on boosting trade, mobility, and institutional cooperation between their nations.
Trade And Cooperation
Tinubu currently attends the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda to discuss trade and investment.
The forum brings together African leaders and business executives to advance regional integration.
Nigeria now reviews reciprocity because Rwanda already grants Nigerians 30-day visa-free entry.
Therefore, the policy would encourage easier travel and stronger diplomatic relations between both nations.
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Bilateral Agreements And AfCFTA
Both presidents agreed to revive the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission, first established in 2021.
Accordingly, Nigeria will host the next session and strengthen structured bilateral cooperation frameworks.
They also reviewed agreements covering tourism, anti-corruption, and efforts against illicit drug trafficking.
Moreover, both sides aim to improve implementation of existing memoranda of understanding effectively.
They discussed cooperation with RwandAir, and they aim to improve export routes for Nigeria.
In addition, this plan strengthens trade logistics and improves connectivity across African markets.
Nigeria previously explored similar aviation trade links with Uganda Airways to support exports.
Consequently, the initiative supports broader goals under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Tinubu stressed that Africa must convert policy into real economic and trade outcomes.
He highlighted barriers such as illicit financial flows and restrictive global financial systems.
Furthermore, he criticised high borrowing costs that limit Africa’s industrial development and growth.
Finally, Africa still contributes less than two percent to global manufacturing output today.
