CHOGM 2026: Bianca seeks stronger commonwealth cooperation

Nigeria has called for stronger cooperation among Commonwealth member states to address security challenges, expand trade, strengthen democratic institutions and promote climate resilience.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on Monday in a post on her X account, detailing Nigeria’s expectations from the Commonwealth following her interventions at the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua.

She said Nigeria emphasised the need for collective action on peace and security, trade, climate resilience and youth empowerment, particularly in combating terrorism and expanding access to development finance.

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