BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - The St. Kitts and Nevis government has announced that the twin island Federation had reached an agreement with Nigeria allowing for citizens to visit the African country visa free.
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew and Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.A government statement described the agreement as “a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations”.
It said that accord was reached following high-level talks between Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M. Drew and the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, earlier this year in Abuja and during regional meetings with the leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
“This is a symbolic and practical step in reconnecting our peoples. St. Kitts and Nevis has long extended visa-free access to Nigerian nationals, and we are heartened that Nigeria has reciprocated in the same spirit of unity and mutual respect,” Prime Minister Drew said.
He said that the agreement reflects the shared vision of both governments to remove barriers and foster closer ties across the Atlantic. And expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his leadership in advancing this initiative and reaffirmed the Federation’s commitment to strengthening Africa–Caribbean relations under its Sustainable Island State Agenda.
The government said that the visa-free access is expected to encourage greater collaboration in trade, investment, education, and tourism, further reinforcing the historic bond between Africa and the Caribbean.
