Rwanda reiterates its commitment to deepening trade, aviation, and ICT partnerships with Nigeria.
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has reaffirmed his country’s dedication to enhancing collaboration with Nigeria across vital sectors such as trade, aviation, and information and communication technology (ICT).
Bazivamo made this commitment on Friday in Abuja during the commemoration of the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora, themed “The Journey Continues.”
Kwibohora31 marks a pivotal moment in Rwanda’s history, commemorating the end of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
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Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Trade, Aviation, and ICT Ties with Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria – July 5, 2025 – The High Commissioner of Rwanda to Nigeria, H.E. Christophe Bazivamo, has reiterated Rwanda’s commitment to expanding economic cooperation with Nigeria, focusing on trade, aviation, and information and communication technology (ICT).
Speaking at the 31st Kwibohora (Rwanda Liberation Day) celebration in Abuja, themed “The Journey Continues,” Bazivamo emphasized that deepening bilateral ties is key to shared prosperity. “Trade is the heartbeat of any economy. By strengthening our trade connections, we can unlock opportunities and improve the lives of our citizens,” he said.
He announced that Rwanda is finalizing a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Nigeria to promote greater investment and business collaboration. He also underscored the critical role of aviation in enhancing connectivity and tourism, and called for increased ICT partnerships to drive digital innovation.
Representing the Nigerian government, [Insert name and title] praised Rwanda’s forward-looking approach and reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate. “Nigeria values its strong relationship with Rwanda and is committed to building even deeper economic and technological ties that support the broader goals of the African continent,” [he/she/they] stated.
Bazivamo also highlighted Rwanda’s Vision 2050, a national strategy to achieve inclusive, sustainable, and innovation-driven development, targeting high-income status by mid-century.
Nigeria has emerged as Rwanda’s fourth-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI), and the recent Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion, signed on June 27, 2025, is expected to boost private-sector participation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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