ABUJA — Nigeria has pledged to deepen its bilateral partnership with Chad, particularly in trade, security, education and regional cooperation, as the country marks its Independence Anniversary.
The commitment was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. The ministry also congratulated the Government and people of Chad on the occasion.
Nigeria said its relationship with Chad was built on deep historical and cultural ties, as well as shared interests in peace, stability and development.
“Nigeria remains committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Chad, particularly in the areas of trade, security, education, and regional cooperation, for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” the ministry said.
The Federal Government also commended Chad’s resilience and its efforts towards national development, peace and stability.
According to the statement, Nigeria and Chad’s geographical proximity and membership of the African community make cooperation between the two countries important to regional stability.
Nigeria said it looked forward to strengthening collaboration with Chad in regional and international organisations, including the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN).
The government said such cooperation would help advance shared objectives of peace, prosperity and sustainable development.
The congratulatory message comes as Nigeria continues to emphasise stronger engagement with countries in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, where security, trade, migration and development challenges increasingly require coordinated regional responses.
Nigeria and Chad are also linked by their shared interests in the stability of the Lake Chad Basin, particularly in addressing insecurity and promoting economic and social development among communities across the region.
The Federal Government wished Chad continued progress, peace and prosperity, saying the spirit of independence should continue to inspire the country’s people and national development.
