The Arab Republic of Egypt has celebrated its National Day, the anniversary of the 23 July 1952 Revolution, a milestone in the country’s political history and the foundation of its sovereignty, independence and national development.
In his speech at the celebration in Abuja, Egypt’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Fouad said the occasion was not only a celebration of the country’s past, but a reflection of its commitment to a future rooted in sustainable development and national progress.
“The celebration is a manifestation of Egypt’s New Republic Vision as set forth by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which he described as a transformational agenda for resilience, inclusive growth and modernisation,” the Ambassador said.
Fouad said the vision continues to guide investments in the country’s infrastructure, economic reforms, education, healthcare and digital transformation, and bolstering Egypt’s role as a strategic partner in Africa and the Middle East.
He stressed Egypt’s commitment to “deepening bilateral relations with Nigeria and enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, security and human capital development.”
“Large scale development projects have created hundreds of thousands of jobs and reduced unemployment and modernized our infrastructure,” Ambassador Fouad said.
“These initiatives from the New Capital to 17 industrial cities and thousands of new factories diversify Egypt’s economy, boost industrial capacity and deepen our integration into global trade networks,” he said.
Egypt has invested about half a trillion US dollars in infrastructure to establish a solid base for sustainable development and better living standards, he said.
This vision is a pledge for equal opportunity, decent work and capacity-building in all sectors and firmly places Egypt on the path of shared prosperity,” he said.
“President Abdel Fattah El Sisi inaugurated the new Strategic Command Headquarters in the New Capital, a 90-square-kilometre complex, the largest in the Middle East, which is an integrated administrative and defence centre for crisis management and smart command,” Ambassador Fouad said.
In November 2025, the Nation opened the Grand Egyptian Museum next to the Pyramids of Giza, bringing millennia of Egyptian history under one roof and giving the world unparalleled access to ancient treasures, reaffirming Egypt’s role as guardian of our shared cultural heritage.
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“This is a special milestone in relations between Egypt and Nigeria,” Ambassador Fouad said. “It is the 65th year of formal diplomatic relations, established shortly after Nigeria’s independence in 1960.
We have ties that go beyond official relations. He said, “Centuries of cultural and commercial exchange across the Sahara have forged enduring people-to-people ties that remain alive and well.”
“In Egyptian universities, there are about 10,000 Nigerian students who are a new generation of leaders who will reinforce both societies,” the Egyptian Diplomat said. Tourism, business and academic exchanges have been stepped up, laying a good basis for further cooperation.
“Egypt and Nigeria understand that in a time of global uncertainty, we must deepen and redefine our partnership to meet shared challenges,” he reiterated.
Last year, a high-level delegation of 30 Egyptian business leaders headed by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, visited Abuja to explore opportunities for cooperation in the fields of infrastructure, energy, agriculture and healthcare,” Ambassador Fouad said. The visit turned diplomatic goodwill into concrete cooperation, launching joint ventures, trade expansion and private-sector partnerships, and laying the groundwork for future initiatives in trade, investment, security, education and cultural exchange.
“Egypt and Nigeria are the cornerstones of African diplomacy. Together we promote African unity, sovereignty and multi-lateralism. We believe in African solutions to African problems and a more just world order that reflects the aspirations of our continent. “By coordinating our positions in regional organisations, we strengthen Africa’s voice on development finance, peacekeeping and climate justice, influencing policies that lead to tangible benefits for our citizens.”
The outgoing Ambassador of Egypt to Nigeria, expressed his deep gratitude to the Government and people of Nigeria for their warmth, generosity and steadfast partnership.
Together we have strengthened the bridge of friendship between our nations, based on common values, mutual respect and a vision of a brighter future. “I leave with fond memories, inspired by Nigeria’s vibrancy and resilience and assured that our ties will continue to strengthen,” Ambassador Fouad shared of his experience.
He equally commended the Staffs at the Embassy of Egypt in Abuja saying ‘Your dedication, professionalism, and steadfast support made the Embassy successes possible.”
