Nigeria, Poland Deepen Bilateral Cooperation in Security, Trade, Technology and Economic Development
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo today hosted the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Krzysztof Gawkowski, who came with Ambassador Michal Cygan and his team, to the Ministry’s office in Abuja. They both confirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and institutional cooperation.
Welcoming the delegation, the Honourable Minister according to a press release e-signed by the ministry’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Mary Ali (Mrs) described the visit as a significant step in advancing relations between Nigeria and Poland, emphasizing that the engagement marks the beginning of a stronger and more strategic partnership between both nations.
The Minister noted Nigeria’s commitment to collaboration, learning from each other, and shared development. He added that both nations have unique strengths they can use to leveraged to address common problems and open up new possibilities.
“This visit isn’t just another diplomatic meeting,” the Minister said. “It’s building the foundation for a sustainable and mutually beneficial relationship between Nigeria and Poland.”
Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in key sectors including border management, internal security systems, technology transfer, cybersecurity, innovation, and institutional capacity development. The Minister expressed interest in learning from Poland’s expertise and exploring opportunities for technical partnerships and investment.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo also recognized the ongoing diplomatic talks and welcomed plans for him to visit Poland soon. That trip should open up more conversations with Polish government bodies and business leaders who work in security and internal affairs.
The Minister confirmed Nigeria is ready for international investments and key partnerships. He spoke about recent economic changes the Nigerian government has made, such as unifying exchange rates, trying to control inflation, and taking away fuel subsidies. These changes are meant to reshape the economy and make investors feel more confident.
“We look forward to formalising our cooperation through official agreements and building practical solutions that will benefit both countries,” he added.
Speaking earlier, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the warm reception and commended the growing momentum in Polish–Nigerian relations.
He described Nigeria as a nation with considerable economic, demographic, and technological potential and identified it as a strategic partner for long-term cooperation.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Poland is ready to contribute through its expertise in innovation, digitalisation, infrastructure development, and advanced technologies.
He further extended a formal invitation to the Honourable Minister to visit Poland in the near future, expressing optimism that continued engagement would open new opportunities for collaboration between government institutions and private sector stakeholders in both countries.
He also recognized the ongoing changes and improvements in Nigeria’s internal security, noting that these are areas where there’s great potential for working together in the future.
The meeting marks another important step in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and Poland and reflects the shared commitment of both countries to building a productive and enduring partnership.
