JUST IN: Nigeria, Caribbean country sign visa-free travel deal

The government of St Kitts and Nevis says it has reached an agreement with Nigeria that will allow citizens of both countries to travel without visas.

In a statement on Monday, the government described the accord as “a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations.”

It said the deal was concluded after high-level talks earlier this year between Prime Minister Terrance Drew and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, as well as during meetings with leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

“This is a symbolic and practical step in reconnecting our peoples. St Kitts and Nevis has long extended visa-free access to Nigerian nationals, and we are heartened that Nigeria has reciprocated in the same spirit of unity and mutual respect,” Drew said.

The prime minister added that the agreement reflects the shared vision of both governments to remove barriers and deepen ties across the Atlantic.

He thanked Tinubu for his leadership in advancing the initiative and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening Africa–Caribbean relations under its Sustainable Island State Agenda.

According to the government, visa-free access is expected to boost cooperation in trade, investment, education, and tourism, further cementing the historic links between Africa and the Caribbean.

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