Nigeria: Tinubu's Saint Lucia Visit'll Boost Ties With Caribbean Nations - - Presidency
- On June 29, 2025, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort in the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia, combining official engagements with a week-long stay at the island’s premier luxury resort.
- The visit is intended to strengthen historic, diplomatic, cultural, and economic relationships connecting Nigeria and Saint Lucia, in line with Nigeria’s Four D’s foreign policy strategy.
- Saint Lucia, which hosts the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, acts as an entry point to the 15-country CARICOM community valued at $130 billion and maintains historic connections with Nigeria dating back to 1981 and earlier migration periods.
- President Tinubu received a gift from Governor-General Cyril Charles during a courtesy call, and Nigerian cultural exports including Afrobeats and Nollywood are enriching Saint Lucia's cultural landscape.
- The visit highlights Nigeria's commitment to enhancing trade and diplomatic relations with the Caribbean, fostering a fresh wave of collaboration in education, culture, and economic partnerships.
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