Honorable Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the People’s National Assembly of Algeria, marking a significant step in bilateral parliamentary relations.
This agreement aims to foster robust legislative collaboration, enhance democratic governance, uphold the rule of law, and implement mutually advantageous legislative initiatives between Nigeria and Algeria.
Upon his arrival in Algiers for an official visit on Monday, Speaker Abbas and his Algerian counterpart signed the MoU, underscoring the longstanding friendship and shared values that unite the two nations.
The accord reflects a mutual recognition of the importance of deepening the ties between the two legislative bodies, emphasizing their commitment to nurturing a close and cooperative relationship.
Both parliaments reiterated their dedication to advancing democracy and legal frameworks, guided by international law principles, the African Union’s charter, and a shared vision to promote legal and parliamentary exchanges.
Key provisions of the MoU highlight the parties’ intention to enhance parliamentary cooperation, aiming to strengthen diplomatic and legislative relations between Algeria and Nigeria over time.
The agreement outlines plans for active collaboration through official visits, coordination among parliamentary committees, and support for development initiatives. It also includes establishing a joint platform for parliamentary capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the facilitation of various development programs.
Furthermore, the Nigerian and Algerian legislatures agreed to exchange information on legislative processes and parliamentary procedures, fostering improved communication between their committees to share expertise in lawmaking, oversight, administrative management, and budgetary matters.
Both sides committed to empowering their respective Parliamentary Friendship Groups-‘Algeria-Nigeria’ and ‘Nigeria-Algeria’-to devise and implement a collaborative action plan. Additionally, they agreed to form a Joint Parliamentary Committee to serve as the primary forum for dialogue and cooperation, governed by agreed-upon procedural rules.
Grounded in principles of partnership and mutual respect, the two parliaments also pledged to intensify their collaboration within international parliamentary organizations where they hold membership.
They plan to undertake joint initiatives on shared concerns and coordinate their efforts in regional and global parliamentary assemblies, including the Pan-African Parliament, the African Parliamentary Union, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Prior to the signing, Speaker Abbas honored Algerian national heroes by laying a wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial.
During his visit, Speaker Abbas is scheduled to engage with several key Algerian officials, including Mr. Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs; Mr. Mohamed Arkab, Minister of State for Hydrocarbons and Mines; and Mr. Mourad Adjal, Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies.
