(http://fmi.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/PIC-2.-OPENING-C-300x192.jpg) The Vice President, Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo in Toronto Canada stated that stability of government is the attraction of foreign investors. He noted the positive contributions of Canada to Nigeria's successful democratic journey; stating that,"it is pertinent to note that Nigeria and Canada enjoy excellent bilateral relations at all levels. However, by signing of the Bi-national commission agreement on 23rd April, 2012, a new chapter of mutually strategic relations was also established, making Nigeria, Canada's largest trading partner with a trade volume of over $3 billion in the sub Saharan Africa".
Continuing, the Vice President stated that Canada recognizes Nigeria's unique role in Africa and global affairs and expressed readiness to take good advantage of the investment friendly environment provided by Nigeria through the economic, social, institutional and political reforms introduced by the past and present administration in Nigeria especially in the last one and a half decade.
He expressed delight with the large turnout of both Nigerian and Canadian investors and was optimistic that the conference will achieve its set target of deepening voluminous trade between the two countries and subsequent spontaneous participation of the private sectors.
Highlights of the event were brief remarks by the Canadian and Nigerian foreign ministers, presentation by Ministers of trade and investment, national planning and the federal capital territory of the enormous opportunities awaiting investors and a vote of thanks by Wale Tinubu, CEO of Oando Nig Plc.
Those present at the event were the Governors of Abia, Rivers, Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau, Ogun, Kaduna, Akwa Ibom and about twelve ministers. The conference witnessed a large attendance of about hundred chief executives of private firms from both countries.
Via: Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria
Namadi Sambo has said the right thing. What he said is the basic truth. We need to be stable in whatever we do as from now on