Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across multiple fronts, following a high-level meeting between Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, and Yvette Cooper, the UK’s foreign secretary.
A statement on Tuesday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, said the meeting was held at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London on Monday.
Focus areas of shared priorities included trade, investment, security, education, migration, and climate action.
During the talks, Tuggar and Cooper exchanged views on global and regional developments, explored new areas of economic partnership, and discussed ongoing cooperation in defence and governance.
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They also acknowledged the vital role of people-to-people ties and the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora to strengthening the relationship.
Tuggar described the engagement as “constructive and forward-looking”, noting that it reflected the long-standing friendship and shared democratic values that continue to guide Nigeria–UK relations.
He said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration that delivers tangible benefits to their citizens.
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The meeting concluded with both sides pledging to maintain regular dialogue and follow up on agreed areas of cooperation.
The statement noted that the visit was part of Nigeria’s wider diplomatic outreach aimed at advancing mutual interests, promoting development, and reinforcing its longstanding partnerships on the global stage.
