São Tomé, September 8, 2025 — In a move aimed at deepening diplomatic relations and enhancing regional cooperation, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Christopher Nwanoro paid a high-level courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, His Excellency Américo Ramos. The meeting, which took place in São Tomé, focused on strengthening humanitarian and technical assistance between Nigeria and the Africa-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) regions.
Ambassador Nwanoro, who has been at the forefront of advancing Nigeria’s diplomatic footprint across Africa and beyond, used the visit to highlight Nigeria’s commitment to fostering stronger south-south cooperation. According to him, true partnership can only be achieved through practical collaboration that addresses pressing socio-economic challenges faced by developing nations, especially in areas of humanitarian response, youth empowerment, technical innovation, and sustainable growth.
The discussion with Prime Minister Ramos centered on leveraging bilateral relations to tackle shared challenges, while also exploring opportunities for knowledge exchange, infrastructure support, and people-to-people connectivity. The Prime Minister welcomed Nigeria’s initiative, describing the visit as timely and strategic for promoting inclusive development not only in São Tomé and Príncipe, but across the broader ACP community.
Observers noted that this meeting is not just a diplomatic gesture but a significant step toward building bridges of cooperation that will unlock new opportunities for both nations. It underscores the role of Nigeria as a leading player in Africa’s quest for stronger global partnerships and its determination to ensure that humanitarian assistance and technical support reach vulnerable communities.
By aligning efforts with São Tomé and Príncipe, Nigeria is sending a clear message that collaboration remains the key to sustainable progress, solidarity, and resilience in the face of global challenges.
The courtesy visit ended on a hopeful note, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and working hand in hand to foster a future built on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared prosperity.
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