Barbadian–Nigerian relations are foreign relations between Barbados and Nigeria. Barbados and Nigeria formally established diplomatic relations on 24 April 1970.[1] Nigeria is accredited to Barbados from its high commission in Port of Spain, (Trinidad and Tobago). Currently the Barbadian Government does not have foreign accreditation for Nigeria, however the Nigerian Government has said that it was highly desirous of Barbados establishing a high commission directly in Nigeria.[2]
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History
editIn 1966 Nigeria was one of fifteen states which took part in U.N. Security Council resolution 230 which admitted Barbados into the United Nations.
In 2006 the Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel of the Nigerian state of Ogun announced that Barbadians would be given free land if they wished to move to Nigeria.[3] Nigeria has pushed for more investment from Barbadian companies and investors and in 2008 for the establishment of direct flights between both nations.[4][5]
In 2006 Barbadian solar company Aqua Sol Components Ltd. formed a 50-50 joint venture partnership with the Nigerian state of Akwa Ibom.[6] The partnership makes use of Barbados' experience with solar energy given its high usage of solar hot water heaters across the island.[7] Through the venture, Akwa Ibom hopes to raise the level of solar usage in Nigeria. The deal was facilitated through Commission for Pan-African Affairs within the Barbados Prime Minister's office.[8]
In 2007 the Barbadian cultural ambassador who goes by the sobriquet "The Mighty Gabby" was named a Nigerian chief in a service at the Sons of God Apostolic Spiritual Baptist Church in Ealing Grove, Christ Church, Barbados. Gabby, who had recently visited Nigeria, was given the name Omowale, which means "our son has returned". The service was also to coincide with the United Nations designated Black Civilisation Day.[9]
In 2019 the governments of Barbados and the Federal government of Nigeria signs visa waiver agreements to facilitate ease of travel between their nations.[10] A follow-up meeting between the Caribbean Heads of Government in CARICOM and African Union nations was planned for July 2020 however, that summit may be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) formed a partnership with the Barbados-based FINTECH firm Bitt Inc.[11] to develop an e-Naira cryptocurrency to be used in Nigeria.[12][13]
Bilateral agreements
edit| Date | Agreement name | ref. number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 1981 | Air Services[14] | No. 3196 (1981) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ LIST OF COUNTRIES WITH WHICH BARBADOS HAS ESTABLISHED DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine foreign.gov.bb Retrieved on 4-22-09
- ^ "Closer ties with Nigeria". The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
- ^ Moore, Tracy (2006-09-15). "Free land for Bajans". Nation Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2006-10-23. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ^ "Nigeria wants direct flights to Barbados". The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
- ^ "Nigerian cooperation". The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
- ^ Attah Wants To Capture AKWASOL, Independent Communications Network, 22 September 2008, Nigeria
- ^ The Barbados Model: A Success Story in 3 Acts Archived 2009-05-16 at the Wayback Machine, Global Solar Thermal Energy Council, 20 April 2009
- ^ "GOV.BB". www.gov.bb. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Gabby named Nigerian chief". Barbados Daily Nation News. Archived from the original on 12 January 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2007.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Digital Currency Management System". www.bitt.com. Bitt.
- ^ Traffic, Barbados Today (October 28, 2021). "Barbados-based firm develops Africa's first digital currency". Barbados Today.
- ^ "Bitt Develops Africa's First CBDC". www.prnewswire.com.
- ^ "Air Services Agreement between and beyond their respective territories (with Annex)".