Nigeria’s new High Commissioner to Jamaica, Dr. Jane Bassey Adams, has pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation between both countries, with a focus on trade, investment, health, technology, tourism and education.
Adams made the commitment after presenting her Letters of Credence to Jamaica’s Governor-General, Sir Patrick Linton Allen, at King’s House in Kingston on September 10, 2026.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, on Friday.
During the ceremony, Adams conveyed the greetings and best wishes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Allen, as well as to the Jamaican government and people.
She described her appointment and presentation of credentials as a significant milestone in Nigeria-Jamaica relations, citing the countries’ shared history, cultural heritage and longstanding ties.
The envoy said Nigeria and Jamaica should translate their strong historical and cultural connections into “robust and mutually beneficial partnerships”, particularly through greater cooperation in trade and investment.
She also identified health, culture, technology, tourism and education as priority areas where both countries could expand existing partnerships and develop new opportunities.
Adams said her mission would be guided by a vision of “A New Dawn” in Nigeria-Jamaica relations, aimed at reinvigorating bilateral engagement and turning the longstanding affinity between the two countries into tangible economic and developmental outcomes.
Nigeria and Jamaica have maintained longstanding relations, with cooperation over the years extending to tourism, education, sports and cultural exchanges.
The two countries also collaborate through multilateral platforms, including the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations, where they pursue shared interests on issues including international peace and security and sustainable development.
The Federal Government said it remains committed to working with Jamaica to identify opportunities for stronger bilateral cooperation and ensure that the relationship produces meaningful and mutually beneficial outcomes.
