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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Federal Government, has said Nigeria was not present at the signing of the New Partnership Agreement.
The agreement known as the Samoa Agreement, was signed between the Member States of the Organization of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union (EU) on November 15, 2023.
The Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the attention of the government was drawn to diverse pronouncements and publications on the implication of Nigeria signing the agreement.
“The Samoa Agreement, covers six (6) key priority areas of Human Rights, Democracy and Governance; Peace and Security; Human and Social Development; Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change; Inclusive Sustainable Economic Growth; and Development, Migration and Mobility. The Agreement supersedes and replaces the Cotonou Agreement (2000), which in turn was preceded by several other agreements aimed at bolstering relations between the OACPS and EU.
“The general public is invited to note that Nigeria was not represented at the Signing Ceremony, which took place in Samoa on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 and hence has not signed the Agreement,” Omayuli said.
Omayuli further said relevant Nigerian stakeholders are currently studying the instrument, with a view to ensuring that its provisions do not contravene Nigeria’s domestic legislation.
