Angola Thanks Nigeria for Helping It Gain Independence And Hope to Continue Working Together

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Angola’s embassy in Nigeria has thanked Nigeria for helping Angola win its freedom in 1975.

Dr José Zau, Angola's Head of Mission to Nigeria, Benin, Niger and ECOWAS, made the remarks at the 51st anniversary celebration in Abuja on Wednesday night.

He said Nigeria played a major role in supporting Angola's independence and the building of its state.

Zau described relations between the two countries as historic and strategic, and pointed to their shared position as leading African oil producers.

He said the Bilateral Joint Commission has updated and expanded agreements on trade, transport, culture, defence, cybersecurity and academic exchange.

He also pointed to a visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders and twinning deals between Angolan provinces and Nigerian states.

Namibe and Bengo are paired with Bayelsa and Nasarawa.

On energy, Zau said the Caculo Cabaça Dam is due to begin operating in June 2027.

Once running, it will add at least 2,172 megawatts, raising Angola's total capacity from about 6,400 MW to around 8,600 MW.