Nigeria and Colombia have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations, opening fresh opportunities for collaboration across governance, disaster management, and humanitarian action. The agreement was formalised during …  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 2, 2025 | Nigeria and Colombia have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations, opening fresh opportunities for collaboration across governance, disaster management, and humanitarian action. The agreement was formalised during a high-level engagement at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima leading the Nigerian delegation on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The talks, attended by Colombia's Vice President Francia Márquez and senior officials including NEMA Director General Mrs. Zubaida Umar, underscored the importance of South–South cooperation in driving inclusive development. Read also, Experts say the new partnership can create room for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in sectors such as logistics, humanitarian services, agricultural recovery, and technology solutions for disaster management. By aligning NEMA with the Federal Government's international objectives, Mrs. Umar highlighted the role of local enterprises and innovators in strengthening resilience and sustainable development — a move expected to unlock SME-driven partnerships between Nigeria and Colombia. | | | |
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