Establishment of Relations | 1958 |
Brief History | Relations between Nigeria and India have traditionally been warm and friendly. India established its diplomatic mission in Nigeria in 1958 and that was two years before Nigeria gained its independent in 1960. Both countries have been in the forefront of the international struggle against colonialism and apartheid and have closely collaborated in various international forae. A landmark visit to Nigeria in September 1962, Indian Prime Minister Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru and his interaction with Nigeria’s first Prime Minister Tafawa Balewahad created mutual goodwill, respect and friendship between our two countries and leaders. The historic State visit to Nigeria by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in October 2007 after a gap of over forty five years provided a serious new impetus to our bilateral ties. Commonalities of our colonial past, a large multi-ethnic, multi-religious and developing societies with a large percentage of youth have brought the two countries even closer. We both share common perspectives on international political, social and development issues as manifested in various meetings at the United Nations, World Trade organization, etc. The two countries strongly oppose all forms of terrorism. |
Key Visits (President, VP, PM) | VP’s Visit: 26 -29 September 2016 |
Main Treaties and Agreements | |
Working Groups | Bilateral Joint Commission Meeting (JCMs)Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Joint Defence Coordination Committee (JDCC) |
Bilateral Trade – | Total Trade: 2017-18- 11,756.26 USD Million 2016-17- 9,423.59 USD Million 2015-16- 12,171.07 USD Million 2014-15- 16,364.34 USD Million Major Imports: Petroleum Crude oil Major Exports: Pharmaceuticals Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances |
Grant/Loan/Aid | US $ 100 million LoC 2014 US$ 75 million LoC 2018 |
Ongoing Negotiations | [For example FTA and Status] |
Disputes | |
Key Officials | Ambassador/HC– India to Nigeria- H. E. Mr. Mr. B.N. Reddy Ambassador/HC –Nigeria to India – H.E. Mr. Sola Enikanolaye |
[RUNNING UPDATE – LAST UPDATED ON 20 NOVEMBER 2018 TO INCLUDE YEARS 2014 – 2018 ONLY]
SOURCES:
- Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
- Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.