Amidst public outcry from civil society groups in Nigeria, the Presidency has confirmed its absence from the signing of the ‘Samoa Agreement.’
This agreement is a partnership between member countries of the Organization of Africa, Caribbean (OACPS), Pacific States, and the European Union.
Scheduled to be signed on November 15, the Samoa Agreement serves as a comprehensive legal framework for the relationship between Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific States over the next two decades.
It encompasses areas such as sustainable development, human rights, peace, and security.
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have criticized the agreement, alleging that it is pro-LGBTQ. They argue that succumbing to the European Union’s pressure and signing the pact would lead to the homosexualization and LGBTQization of the country.

In response, the Presidency issued a statement via its official channels on Thursday, clarifying that Nigeria was not represented at the signing ceremony in Samoa on November 15, 2023.
Therefore, Nigeria has not signed the agreement. The statement emphasized that relevant Nigerian stakeholders are carefully examining the Instrument to ensure its provisions align with Nigeria’s domestic legislation.
The post on X reads: “Important Update: Nigeria has not signed the ‘Samoa Agreement’. Relevant Nigerian stakeholders are studying the instrument to ensure that its provisions do not contravene Nigeria’s domestic legislation.”
Ada Peter