The ambassador said the Italian government looked to increasing the strategic role of Africa in tackling global challenges.
The ambassador added that the flights would lay the conditions for opening up other opportunities mutually beneficial to Italy and Nigeria in the near future.
NCPC is seeking seamless visa procurement for intending pilgrims to Rome, expected to depart Nigeria on October 16.
With the 17 million doses earlier sent by other EU member states, the new vaccines brings the number of doses gifted Nigeria by the EU to 20 million.
