adsNigeria and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations as trade volume between both countries surpassed $3 billion last year.
Randeep Sarai, Canada’s secretary of state (International Development), disclosed this during a reception held in his honour at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos on Friday.
Describing Nigeria as a strategic partner, Sarai noted that the most populous black nationis Canada’s second-largest trading partner in Africa.
“Nigeria is central to that movement,” he said. “Trade and mutual growth are priorities for Canada, and increasingly development and trade are no longer separate conversations.”
The visitor also disclosed that Canada is ready to commit over $30 million in new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa.adsads
