By Mercy Peter
Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of Diplomatic and Official passports.
This is aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and facilitating smoother official engagements between both countries.
The agreement was signed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, on the margins of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The signing ceremony formed part of high-level bilateral engagements taking place during the continental summit.
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, signed the agreement on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while Angola’s Minister of External Relations, Tete Antonio, appended his signature on behalf of the Republic of Angola.
The visa waiver agreement eliminates the requirement for entry visas for holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service passports from both countries, thereby removing administrative bottlenecks that often delay official travel.
The arrangement is expected to ease government-to-government interactions, enhance diplomatic cooperation, and accelerate the implementation of joint initiatives and bilateral commitments.
Diplomatic sources indicated that the agreement reflects the growing partnership between Nigeria and Angola, two of Africa’s key regional players, and underscores their shared commitment to deepening political consultations and expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including trade, security, energy and multilateral cooperation.
The development also aligns with broader continental efforts to promote freer movement across Africa, strengthen institutional collaboration, and advance the continent’s integration agenda under frameworks championed by the African Union.
Observers note that visa waiver agreements among African states remain a crucial step toward achieving greater unity and seamless official engagements across the continent.
