Tinubu, St Kitts And Nevis PM Meet, To Appoint Special Envoys

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, have agreed to appoint special envoys to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation between both countries.

Naija News reports that the decision was reached on Thursday during a courtesy visit by Drew to Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the Prime Minister said the envoys would help advance diplomatic engagement and ensure that existing agreements produce tangible results.

According to him, the arrangement will also support broader cooperation between Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

“We have agreed that there will be a special envoy to Saint Kitts and Nevis, and of course we would have a special envoy here to further the collaboration and ensure tangible benefits for both Saint Kitts and Nevis and the wider CARICOM, as well as Nigeria and the African continent,” Drew said.

The Caribbean leader also praised Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to strengthening ties between Africa and the Caribbean.

“It’s always a pleasure for me to be here in Nigeria. I was here last year around this time, and I’m back again. I want to thank His Excellency, the President, who has been gracious as a host,” he said.

Drew described Nigeria as a significant nation both within Africa and globally.

The Prime Minister noted that many citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis trace their ancestry to Nigeria, particularly the Calabar region.

“This is our people. Our people in Saint Kitts and Nevis fundamentally came from Calabar here in Nigeria. So I always say we have come back home,” he said.

Drew explained that discussions with Tinubu covered several areas of collaboration, including education, agriculture, food security, cultural exchange and development partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean.

He also highlighted existing cooperation in the health and education sectors, noting that Nigerian-trained professionals have played important roles in the development of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

“A lot of Nigerians have studied in my country, and they are doctors today. We have had a contingent of doctors who went to Saint Kitts and Nevis already. We are seeing tangible benefits from our collaboration, and now we are taking it to the next level,” he said.