President Tinubu meets EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Lagos to deepen security and trade cooperation.
Nigeria and the European Union have moved to strengthen cooperation in security, trade, and critical minerals amid rising global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday at his Lagos residence, where both parties explored new areas of strategic collaboration.
The meeting comes at a time when countries are increasingly seeking stronger alliances to navigate global instability, supply chain disruptions, and rising security threats across regions.
The engagement was attended by key Nigerian officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door discussions, Kallas described Nigeria and the EU as “like-minded partners,” stressing the importance of maintaining cooperation within a rules-based international order.
She noted that discussions focused on investment and trade expansion, critical raw materials, cybersecurity, and broader security cooperation.
“The global security situation is very serious, as the geopolitical picture shows. That’s why countries that value the international rules-based system must stick together,” she said.
She added that both sides explored new pathways for collaboration in emerging areas, particularly cybersecurity and strategic commodities that are increasingly vital to global industries.
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President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union and expressed appreciation for past support in development, governance, and economic reforms.
Analysts say the renewed engagement signals Nigeria’s growing diplomatic focus on diversifying partnerships and attracting foreign investment, especially as it seeks to stabilise its economy and improve security outcomes.
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