Nigeria Hosts First St. Kitts and Nevis Delegation After Visa-Free Pact

Nigeria has welcomed its first high-level delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis, marking a significant step in bilateral relations following a recent visa-free travel agreement between the two nations.

The 20-member delegation arrived in Nigeria just weeks after the agreement took effect, granting visa-free entry to citizens of the Caribbean island nation. This policy makes St. Kitts and Nevis the first country outside Africa and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to receive such unrestricted access to Nigeria, a development aimed at fostering greater connectivity and cooperation.

Leading the group is St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Agriculture Samal Mojah Duggins, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley and Speaker of the National Assembly Lanien Blanchette. The visit, facilitated through a partnership with Aquarian Consult, includes a series of high-level meetings with Nigerian government officials and private sector representatives. These discussions focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, building on the momentum from the landmark policy shift.

The visa-free deal was brokered by Aisha Maina, CEO of Aquarian Consult and a...