May 16, (THEWILL)- Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Ms Lola Ade-John, at the weekend in Abuja, received the First Lady of the Republic of Gabon, Mrs Zita Oligui Nguema, at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Mrs Nguema was accompanied on the visit to Nigeria by the son of the ruling King of England, and Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, with his wife and Duchess of Sussex, Princess Meghan Markle.
According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the prestigious meeting, on Monday, May 13, 2024, marked a significant exchange of diplomatic and cultural ties between Nigeria and Gabon, as the Nigerian minister also used the opportunity of the encounter to reaffirm her dedication to fostering global connections and promoting tourism, graciously hosted the distinguished guests.
The occasion at the Presidential Wing witnessed the Minister of Tourism, Ms Ade-John extend a warm welcome to Mrs Nguema, just as she stated that it was an opportunity for diplomatic dialogue and a chance to celebrate shared values and interests.
The meeting showcased camaraderie and mutual respect among these influential figures, further signifying a promising step forward in bolstering bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in various domains, including tourism, culture, and socio-economic development.
The Prince and his wife were to promote the Invictus Games, an initiative the former founded to support the rehabilitation of wounded and sick service members and veterans, including Nigerian soldiers engaged in a 14-year conflict against Islamic extremists.
While in the country, the Prince visited the Defence Headquarters in Abuja and Kaduna State, while his wife, the Duchess Meghan co-hosted the Women in Leadership event in Abuja.
The Gabon First Lady, Mrs Nguema, was in attendance at the Women in Leadership event in Abuja.
Caption: (From left): Minister of Tourism Lola Ade-John, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle, with Her Excellency, Mrs Zita Oligui Nguema, First Lady of Gabon, at the Presidential Wing of the Abuja airport
Janefrances Ebere Chibuzor is a Tourism Writer at THEWILL
