By Peter Adelowo
Nigeria and Cuba have taken a bold move to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education, and trade.
This is just as both nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations which formally started in 1974, with Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, describing Cuba as “a sacred land where every progressive will identify with.”
This is contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, in Abuja.
The statement assures the Cuban delegation that Nigeria will continue to honour its commitments and seek ways to bolster partnerships, particularly in healthcare and vaccine development.
“Cuba, though located in South America, has its heartbeat in Africa. Your country played a crucial role in Africa’s liberation movements, standing with us during the anti-apartheid struggles in Southern Africa. We are mightily proud of you because you represent resilience, unity, and selfless leadership”, Vice President Shettima states.
According to the statement, Earlier, the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, outlines the enduring friendship between Nigeria and Cuba, noting the support of Africans and Nigeria from the beginning of the Cuban revolution.
