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Nigeria has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Jamaica as the new High Commissioner to the Caribbean country, Dr Jane Bassey Adams, presented her letters of credence to the Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Linton Allen.
Adams presented the credentials during a ceremony at the King’s House in Kingston, Jamaica, recently, according to a statement released Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the ceremony, the envoy conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s greetings and best wishes to the Governor General, the Government and the people of Jamaica.
Adams described the presentation as a significant milestone in Nigeria-Jamaica relations, citing the long-standing historical, cultural and ancestral ties between the two countries.
He said Nigeria is committed to translating the strong ties between the two nations into practical and mutually beneficial partnerships, particularly in trade and investment, health, culture, technology, tourism and education.
The High Commissioner said his mission will work closely with the Jamaican authorities and other stakeholders to identify new areas of cooperation while strengthening existing partnerships.
He also unveiled the vision of “A New Dawn” in Nigeria-Jamaica relations, placing emphasis on revitalizing bilateral engagement and converting the countries’ shared cultural and historical affinity into tangible economic and development benefits.
Nigeria and Jamaica have long-standing cordial relations, with cooperation spanning tourism, education, sports and cultural exchanges.
The two countries also collaborate in multilateral forums, including the Commonwealth and the United Nations, where they pursue shared interests on issues such as international peace and security, as well as sustainable development.
