Nigeria has extended congratulations to Ghana on the occasion of its 69th Independence Anniversary, celebrating the strong diplomatic, cultural, and historical ties between the two countries.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, conveyed the message on Friday through the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, to his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Ghana marked its independence from colonial rule on March 6, 1957.
Tuggar described Ghana’s independence as a historic milestone in Africa’s liberation movement, inspiring nations across the continent, including Nigeria, to pursue sovereignty and self-determination.
He highlighted the enduring cooperation between Nigeria and Ghana in areas such as trade, investment, education, energy, defence, migration management, and cultural exchange, as well as their joint efforts in peacekeeping, mediation, and conflict-prevention initiatives in West Africa.
“As Ghana celebrates its independence this year under the theme ‘Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,’ Nigeria commends the resilience, creativity, and determination of the Ghanaian people in advancing national development and strengthening democratic institutions,” Tuggar said.
The minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations, emphasizing the role of regional integration, people-to-people ties, and collaborative diplomacy in fostering peace, prosperity, and a united Africa.
