By Abuja, Nigeria
Nigeria and Angola have agreed to waive visa requirements for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports, following the signing of Bilateral Agreement.
The Agreement which was signed on Sunday 15th February 2026, on the margins of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, had the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar signed on behalf of Nigeria, while the Angolan Minister of External Relations, Ambassador Tete Antonio signed on behalf of the Republic of Angola.
According to the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the visa waiver agreement between both countries is expected to ease official engagements between both governments, by removing administrative barriers for holders of Diplomatic and Official or Service Passports.
He noted that the development aligns with broader continental efforts to promote mobility, strengthen institutional collaboration, and support Africa’s integration agenda.
