🇳🇬🇦🇴Nigeria and Angola have taken a significant step in strengthening their bilateral relations by signing a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders. This landmark agreement was formalized on February 15, 2026, on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The agreement, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and Angola’s Minister of External Relations, Ambassador Tete Antonio, aims to ease official travel and enhance cooperation between the two nations. By removing administrative bottlenecks, the visa waiver will facilitate smoother official engagements, promoting trade, energy, security, and regional integration.
This development aligns with continental efforts to promote free movement of persons and advance Africa’s integration agenda. The agreement is expected to deepen cooperation in areas such as oil and gas, peacekeeping, and regional stability, where both countries are key players.
The visa exemption applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports, allowing them to travel between Nigeria and Angola without visas. This move is seen as a confidence-building measure, streamlining official dialogue and potentially paving the way for broader people-to-people connections.
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