Switzerland’s Envoy Meets Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations.

By Raymond Enoch.

In a move to deepen diplomatic and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Switzerland, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, received His Excellency Patrick Felix Egloff, the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, in audience on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

The high-level meeting, which took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, marked a reaffirmation of the longstanding partnership between the two nations, with discussions centering on economic cooperation, migration frameworks, and collaborative efforts on global peace and security.

Ambassador Ahmed, who has consistently championed multilateral engagement, welcomed the Swiss envoy warmly and emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to explore new opportunities for mutual growth. “Nigeria and Switzerland share strong historical and diplomatic bonds. This meeting serves as a platform to consolidate those ties and explore areas of strategic cooperation,” he stated.

Ambassador Egloff, in his remarks, praised Nigeria’s leadership role on the African continent and expressed Switzerland’s commitment to enhancing development partnerships, particularly in areas of vocational education, renewable energy, and peacebuilding initiatives.

The engagement is seen as part of a broader diplomatic push by both nations to navigate emerging global challenges while fostering sustainable development.

As Nigeria continues to assert its presence on the international stage, the meeting between the two diplomats signals a renewed energy in Nigeria-Switzerland relations—one that promises tangible outcomes in the months ahead.