The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering solidarity with Cuba, describing the relationship between the two nations as a “brotherhood forged in history and solidarity”.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs on Monday, Akpabio highlighted the deep-rooted ties between Nigeria and Cuba, which have been strengthened over decades by shared struggles for self-determination, justice, and sovereignty.
He recalled Cuba’s crucial role in Africa’s liberation from colonial rule and apartheid, particularly through its military and diplomatic support in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.
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Recalling the sacrifices made by Cuban internationalists who fought alongside African liberation movements, the Senate President stated that “When the forces of oppression sought to choke the life out of an entire continent, when apartheid reigned as an insult to human dignity, Cuba did not waver. Cuba stood with Africa and Cuba fought for Africa”.
The Senate President equally underscored the need to expand cooperation between Nigeria and Cuba in trade, education, healthcare, technology, and culture.
He also condemned the longstanding economic embargo imposed on Cuba, describing it as an unjust relic of the past and a violation of international law.
According to him, “Nigeria opposes, in the strongest terms, the unjust economic embargo imposed on Cuba. We have stood in the halls of the United Nations, casting our vote in defiance of injustice and demanding an end to this siege upon the Cuban people”.
Quoting Cuban revolutionary José Martí, Akpabio reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to standing by Cuba in its pursuit of sovereignty and dignity.
The Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, in response, expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s continued support and reiterated Cuba’s commitment to deepening cooperation.
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