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Abuja, FCT – By Prime Brief Media
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with India across a range of strategic sectors including trade, technology, and security.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, made the pledge during a high-level diplomatic engagement with the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria in Abuja on Friday. Ahmed said Nigeria and India share a long history of cordial relations and that President Bola Tinubu's administration is determined to elevate the partnership to a new level.
"India is one of Nigeria's most important trading partners and a key source of investment and technology. We are committed to building on this foundation and exploring new areas of cooperation that will benefit both nations," Ahmed said.
Trade between Nigeria and India is estimated at over $14 billion annually, making India one of Nigeria's largest trading partners. India is a major buyer of Nigerian crude oil, while Nigeria imports pharmaceuticals, machinery, automobiles, and technology products from India. Indian companies have significant investments in Nigeria's manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy sectors.
Discussions at the meeting covered the possibility of Indian support for Nigeria's digital economy ambitions, collaboration on counter-terrorism and maritime security, and increased Indian investment in Nigeria's agricultural value chain and renewable energy.
The Indian High Commissioner expressed his country's continued interest in expanding economic ties with Nigeria and invited Nigerian businesses to explore opportunities in India's rapidly growing market.
Prime Brief Media will report on further economic indicators and official responses as they become available.
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