NIGERIA CONGRATULATES EQUATORIAL GUINEA ON HER INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, ABUJA

PRESS RELEASE

NO: MFA/PR/2026/269

NIGERIA CONGRATULATES EQUATORIAL GUINEA ON HER
INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

The Federal Government of Nigeria extends its warmest felicitations to the
Government and people of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on the occasion of
the country’s 58th Independence Anniversary.

Nigeria commends Equatorial Guinea’s remarkable journey of nationhood,
characterized by resilience, unity of purpose and an unwavering commitment to
freedom.

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea enjoy very strong and cordial fraternal relations,
anchored on deep cultural ties, strong people-to-people connection and shared
commitment to promoting bilateral cooperation across political, economic and
social spheres.

Bilateral cooperation between the two countries covers a broad range of areas of
mutual interest, including maritime security, marine economy, trade and
investment, as well as oil and gas. Both countries also collaborate closely within
multilateral frameworks to promote international peace, security and sustainable
development. They share a longstanding commitment to promoting African unity
and advancing Africa’s integration agenda.

On this very important occasion, the Federal Government of Nigeria wishes the
Government and people of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea a happy
Independence Anniversary as well as continued peace, unity, progress, and
prosperity.

Signed:
Oluwafemi Adeniyi
Spokesperson
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja
Monday, 12 October 2026