The Nigerian government announced the Samoa agreement on June 28, 2024, alongside other countries in Brussels, Belgium. However, the signing of the document has raised controversy over Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ stance.

What the Samoa Agreement is all about
The Samoa agreement aims to address global challenges and enhance cooperation in multiple areas. The agreement provides a framework for member countries to collaborate on sustainable development, economic growth, and improving living standards for their citizens.

The Daily Trust’s Controversial Report
A controversial report published by Dailly Trust on 4th of July, 2024 stated that the Samoa agreement signed by the Nigerian government contained a pro-LGBT clause. This caused Nigerians to criticise the government arguing that it went against African values and moral standards.

However, a fact-check by TheCable revealed this to be false, stating that due to references to sexual orientation and gender identity, construed as LGBTQ+ rights, several ACP countries, Nigeria included, declined to sign.

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