Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu-Odumegwu, says the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza dominated her talks with Israeli Vice-Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel-Harpaz.
The meeting took place in Abuja on Monday during the Nigeria–Israel round of political consultations.
Mrs Ojukwu said the talks “focused on critical areas of mutual interest as well as global realities, most particularly the ongoing crisis surrounding the Israel–Hamas war.”
She reaffirmed that “Nigeria remains committed to a two-state solution,” calling it “a discourse that has drawn renewed global attention amid the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.”
Security, Innovation, and Partnership
According to her, the ministers also discussed Nigeria’s security priorities, with an eye on expanding partnerships in innovation and defence technology.
A joint communiqué stated both sides “stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation in intelligence gathering and information sharing, particularly regarding terror financing, and the need for advanced security training.”
Ojukwu listed “agriculture, water management, ICT, renewable energy, education, ports and border management” as key areas for future collaboration.
She also mentioned the need to “conclude pending memoranda of understanding on education and audiovisual co-production”.
Israel’s Commitment to Stronger Ties
Haskel-Harpaz “reiterated Israel’s commitment to strengthening its bilateral relations and cooperation with Nigeria”.
The meeting ended with both countries agreeing to deepen economic, security, and cultural exchanges.
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