Agriculture: Nigeria woos South African investors

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 Nigeria`s Consul-General in South Africa, Amb. Uche Ajulu-Okeke, says the Federal Government is determined to strengthen bilateral relations between the country and South Africa, especially in agriculture.

Ajulu-Okeke disclosed this on telephone on the sidelines of the visit of the Premier of South Africa`s North-West Province, Mr Supra Mahulapelo, to seek for closer ties in agriculture.

 She said the visit was also aimed at partnering with the province on President Buhari`s agricultural intervention funds programme.

“ The aim of the visit is to strengthen bilateral relations in the area of agriculture between Nigeria and the North-West Province.|

“ It is also aimed at promoting the capacity of Africa to feed itself, especially Nigeria. The North-West Province is South Africa`s food basket,” she said.

According to Ajulu-Okeke, a team comprising Nigerian and South African officials will visit two states in Nigeria to work out the modalities of the engagement.

“ We will set up a team that will visit some selected states, like Anambra and Cross River to work out modalities of this engagement as a pilot scheme,” she said.

The ambassador said the Province would give the states the capacity to boost food production through the President`s intervention programme.

The Premier said the province would assist Nigeria boost food production.

“ The ambassador`s visit is as a result of the interaction initiated by her office and the province through our Department of Agriculture.

“ We want to expose Nigerians interested in agriculture to our experience, capabilities, programmes, partners, so that we can work together.

“ The North-West Province and Nigeria, through the ambassador, will work together to strengthen our relationship” he said.

The premier said the province would assist Nigeria in poultry production, imparting general farming skills, skills development in youth training in horticultural experts.

“ The aim is to grow our economies and create jobs for Nigerians and South Africans,” he said. (NAN)

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