Nigeria congratulates Ethiopia on its National Day, reaffirms solidarity and partnership

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ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the occasion of Ethiopia’s National Day, celebrated annually on May 28.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, Nigeria, described the day as a significant moment commemorating Ethiopia’s proud sovereignty as Africa’s oldest independent nation and its resilience in pursuing unity and progress.

“Nigeria acknowledges Ethiopia’s pivotal contributions to the advancement of African unity, its strategic role as host of the African Union’s Headquarters, and its sustained commitment to promoting dialogue, regional peace, multilateral diplomacy, and continental integration,” the statement read.

The ministry noted that both countries share a unique bond of friendship, solidarity, and a common vision for a peaceful and prosperous continent. It emphasised that the bilateral relationship between Abuja and Addis Ababa remains robust and multifaceted, anchored in shared commitments to continental stability and economic revitalisation.

Nigeria reaffirmed its determination to deepen economic ties with Ethiopia, highlighting growing collaboration between the private sectors in both nations. It commended transformative investments by Dangote Industries in Ethiopia’s cement and fertiliser sectors and expressed optimism about finalising broader agreements to expand partnerships across other industries.

“We look forward to finalising agreements on broader collaboration and partnerships in other sectors for the mutual benefit of both countries,” the statement added.

The Federal Government also praised Ethiopia’s ongoing domestic reforms and its stabilizing role in the Horn of Africa, describing the country as a vital partner in regional peace and development. Nigeria expressed confidence that the synergy between both nations would continue to foster greater trade flows, shared prosperity, and continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.

“The Federal Republic of Nigeria reaffirms its firm solidarity with Ethiopia as it implements bold domestic reforms and continues to play a stabilising role in the Horn of Africa,” the ministry stated, recognising Ethiopia’s resilience and leadership within Africa’s diplomatic and economic landscape.

“Once again, we extend our felicitations to the Government and the resilient people of Ethiopia,” said Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the statement dated Thursday, May 28, 2026, with a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Ethiopia and advancing shared goals of peace, unity, and sustainable development across the continent.