Accra: Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining robust relations with Ghana, focusing on strengthening ties at the citizen-to-citizen level. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed this commitment through a statement issued by Dr. Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the statement was released following the minister’s two-day visit to Ghana. The visit aims to address the ongoing strain in relations between Nigerian and Ghanaian citizens. During her visit, Odumegwu-Ojukwu is scheduled to engage with various stakeholders, including the President of Ghana, to foster dialogue and mutual understanding.
The minister’s itinerary includes meetings with Ghana’s Foreign Minister, traditional rulers, and Nigerian residents in Ghana. These engagements are part of efforts to ease tensions and ensure the safety and protection of the lives, property, and businesses of Nigerians living in Ghana.
Eze disclosed that upon her arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Tuesday evening, the minister met with Ghana’s Inspector-General of Police, Christian Yohuno. The minister is set to continue her discussions with Ghanaian officials and leaders of the Nigerian community before returning to Abuja on Thursday.