President Muhammadu Buhari visited Spain where he met the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez, King of Spain. He gave a speech at the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization, WTO, in Madrid.
During the visit, bilateral agreements and MoUs were signed covering areas of prisoner transfer, sports and culture, and the economy.
Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Honorable Attorney General of the Federation (HAGF), signed these 3 Agreements on behalf of the FG.
What they said
Media aide to the Presidency, stated that the agreements covered areas in Criminal Matters, Extradition, and Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
“The Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons will allow Nigerians serving jail terms in Spanish prisons to complete their sentences back home if they so wish. (I’m told the Agreement also guarantees some form of legal aid in Spain).”-presidency.
They also added that five (5) MoUs were signed between Nigeria & Spain by Foreign Minister. This was on Economic & Trade Cooperation —Sports —Health —Tourism —Science Cooperation.
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