President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s
openness to strategic global partnerships as he welcomed fresh investment
initiatives from Qatar aimed at enhancing cooperation in agriculture and other
key sectors.
This statement was issued on Friday by the Special Adviser
to the President on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, during a meeting with Dr
Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, a senior special envoy from the Amir of
Qatar and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
The envoy conveyed Qatar’s commitment to deepening bilateral
ties and announced plans for a high-level Qatari business delegation to visit
Nigeria in the coming weeks.
President Tinubu hailed the growing relationship between the
two countries and described Qatar as a valuable and forward-thinking partner.
“We are grateful for this continued engagement. I am glad
that the Amir of Qatar remembers and values the discussions from my 2024 state
visit. Nigeria is ready to strengthen these brotherly relations and fulfil all
bilateral agreements,” the President stated.
He directed key ministers, including those of Budget and
Economic Planning, Information, and Foreign Affairs, to collaborate on ensuring
the swift execution of the agreements reached with the Gulf nation.
Tinubu also acknowledged Qatar’s global efforts in
peacebuilding and humanitarian support, drawing parallels between the two
countries’ shared challenges in addressing regional instability and promoting
development.
“I commend Qatar’s role in promoting global peace and its
investment in human development. Like you, we face the dual task of combating
terrorism while supporting our neighbours,” he said.
President Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s economic reforms,
which are aimed at creating an investor-friendly environment through tax system
overhauls.
He invited Qatari investors to tap into Nigeria’s potential
for food security and economic growth.
“You won’t find a better partner than Nigeria. We’re seeing
results from our hard choices, and we want to grow with our partners,” Tinubu
added.
In addition, Dr Al-Khulaifi conveyed the Amir’s strong
interest in Nigeria as a strategic partner in Africa, particularly in the
fields of agriculture, petrochemicals, and peacebuilding.
“We are proud of our relationship with Nigeria. Our
collaboration goes beyond governments—it includes our people. We believe there
is significant room to do more together,” the envoy said.
Qatari companies are set to expand and enter the Nigerian
market, boosting bilateral ties, according to Al-Khulaifi, who plays a key role
in regional peace efforts.
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