The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for stronger economic cooperation between Nigeria and Germany. He recently had his say in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development of the German Bundestag, led by Professor Wolfgang Stefinger.
Urging both countries to translate their longstanding relationship into investments, industrial growth and job creation, Akpabio stated that Nigeria and Germany have spent more than six decades building friendship and mutual trust.
He concluded by adding that the priority should now be to convert the relationship into tangible economic benefits.
His words, “Today, our responsibility is to translate that foundation into greater opportunities, stronger institutions and shared prosperity for our peoples.
As we meet and share experience, let us have a stronger partnership in the areas of electricity that powers businesses, the skills that secure our livelihoods, and the jobs that sustain families.
As parliamentarians, we have a special responsibility. The government negotiates partnerships; parliaments help give them continuity, accountability and lasting value.
Through legislation, oversight and budgetary decisions, we help turn commitments into results.
Our economic ambition is clear. We seek to expand production, strengthen industry and create productive employment for our people.
German small and medium-sized enterprises should find credible opportunities to invest alongside Nigerian businesses.
The most enduring investment in our partnership will be the skills we place in the hands of the next generation. These opportunities require peace and security.
We appreciate Germany’s security cooperation and seek stronger collaboration in training, intelligence, surveillance, counterterrorism, border security and maritime protection, with respect for human rights.
A secure Nigeria strengthens stability across West Africa and the Sahel, protects commerce and advances our shared interests.
Our development cooperation must likewise produce sustainable enterprises, productive jobs and measurable improvements in people’s lives.”
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