A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former presidential aspirant, Tein Jack-Rich, has called for stronger economic and investment ties between Nigeria and the United States, saying deeper collaboration would accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and drive economic growth across Africa.
Jack-Rich made the call in Washington, DC, after receiving an award at the Celebrate America 250 event marking the United States’ semiquincentennial celebration, according to a statement issued by his media office on Thursday.
The event brought together prominent American political and business leaders, including Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, and members of the US Congress, among them Representative Jim Jordan.
Speaking after receiving the award, Jack-Rich urged the United States to expand trade, investment and technology partnerships with Nigeria and the rest of Africa, arguing that the continent’s economic potential could only be unlocked through stronger collaboration.
“What Africa needs is the right access. What Africa needs is the right collaboration. What Africa needs is the right partnership,” he said.
