Qatar and Nigeria Set to Sign MOU on Cultural and Tourism Cooperation
Abuja, October 14, 2025
In a significant move to strengthen cultural and tourism ties, the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy of Nigeria resumed talks with the Qatari government on Monday, aiming to boost collaboration in cultural exchange, arts, and tourism between the two nations.
The discussions took place in Abuja, where Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, met with Dr. Ali Ghamen Al-Hajri, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria. During the meeting, Minister Musawa highlighted Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, underscoring the country’s vibrant music scene, thriving movie industry, and extensive arts sector. She emphasized the potential for partnerships that would promote mutual understanding and growth, with a particular interest in collaborating with Qatar to preserve and showcase Nigerian artefacts.
Ambassador Al-Hajri, in response, reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to advancing art and cultural initiatives, stressing the importance of cultural diplomacy in bridging nations. He further noted the considerable progress in bilateral economic relations between Qatar and Nigeria in recent years, spanning sectors such as aviation, oil and gas, mining, infrastructure, and agriculture.
A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion on formalizing the cultural and tourism partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both parties expressed enthusiasm and optimism about the potential benefits of the collaboration, which promises to enhance cultural exchanges and tourism development between Qatar and Nigeria.
The MOU is anticipated to pave the way for greater cooperation and cultural connectivity, fostering deeper ties between the two countries beyond economic engagements.
This initiative marks a significant step toward broadening the scope of Qatar-Nigeria relations, placing culture and tourism at the forefront of diplomatic cooperation.
