Amb Toske Hails President Tinubu’s Diplomacy in Co-Chairing 11th Nigeria- SA Bi-National Commission in Cape Town
Oru Leonard
In a significant diplomatic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will co-chair the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 3, 2024. This high-level meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations, promoting economic growth, social and cultural development, and regional integration in Africa.
The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission has been a cornerstone of diplomatic relations between the two countries since its establishment in 1999. This commission has facilitated cooperation in key sectors such as trade, investment, infrastructure development, education, and tourism.
Ambassador Musa Muhammed Tsoken, an APC chieftain, emphasizes the significance of this commission in consolidating African unity, promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, and building trust between Nigeria and South Africa.
The 11th Bi-National Commission is expected to further deepen the existing political relations between the two countries and explore new areas of economic, trade, and investment cooperation. A business roundtable between South Africa and Nigeria will follow the commission’s meeting, highlighting the growing economic ties between the two nations ¹.
As President Tinubu prepares to co-chair this significant diplomatic event, Ambassador Tsoken commends his efforts to strengthen Pan-Africanism, promoting trade and peace within the African sub-region. This move is seen as a catalyst to move the continent forward.
