Nigeria and Algeria have taken concrete steps toward enhancing their diplomatic ties, following a high-level meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and Algeria’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf.
In a press statement released by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, it was disclosed that both diplomats engaged in strategic dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation on political, economic, and multilateral fronts.
A key highlight of the meeting was the renewed commitment to revive the Nigeria-Algeria Binational Commission, foster regional synergy, and champion African developmental priorities on the global stage.
Ambassador Tuggar also presided over the foundation laying ceremony for a new chancery building at the Nigerian Embassy in Algiers. The event, which took place at Dely Ibrahim—the Algerian capital’s diplomatic hub—was attended by high-ranking officials, embassy personnel, and members of the Nigerian diaspora in Algeria.
Abdulkadir emphasized the importance of the project, describing it as a vital upgrade to Nigeria’s diplomatic infrastructure. The proposed building will feature sustainable architecture, state-of-the-art security systems, and modernized facilities tailored to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
“The groundbreaking marks a milestone in projecting Nigeria’s image internationally while also enhancing working conditions for diplomatic personnel,” Abdulkadir stated. He confirmed that the construction will commence immediately and is slated for completion within 18 months as part of the ministry’s comprehensive reform strategy.
