Ethiopia–Nigeria relations are bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Origins The relations between the two countries date back to 1 October 1960. Ethiopia opened an embassy in Lagos in 1961, before it was later transferred to Abuja. The establishment of diplomatic ties officially took place in 1964.
History
Imperial era In the 60s and 70s, military officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces came to Ethiopia and were trained by the Army of the Ethiopian Empire at the Harar Military Academy.
Nigerian military regime and the Derg By 1975, both Ethiopia and Nigeria were under military regimes who administered the government. Nigeria backed Ethiopia during the Ethiopian-Somali War, with the Obasanjo Administration backing the backed the call of Guinea (Conakry) for a demilitarized zone at the point of contact.
Modern era In December 2017, the Ethio-Nigeria Joint Ministerial Commission was held after 10 years in Abuja.
State visits
Ethiopia to Nigeria
Emperor Haile Selassie (14 April 1966) Emperor Haile Selassie (18-23 January 1972) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (25 May 2022)
Nigeria to Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari (7-8 February 2020) President Muhammadu Buhari (3 – 6 October 2021)
Diplomatic missions Ethiopia maintains an embassy in Abuja. Nigeria maintains an embassy in Addis Ababa. See also Foreign relations of Ethiopia Foreign relations of Nigeria
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