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Nigeria, Canada strengthen trade relations

By on October 24, 2013

As part of its efforts to boost bilateral relations and opportunities between Nigeria and Canada, the Nigeria Canada Forum, in partnership with the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, has held the 2013 Nigeria-Canada Exchange Series.

The President, NCF and Professor of Economics at the University of Regina, Canada, Bankole Olayele, said in a statement on Tuesday, that the forum provided a platform for stakeholders in government, business and the civil society to exchange ideas that could benefit both countries.

According to him, there is a substantial opportunity to grow trade relations and other beneficial partnerships between Nigeria and Canada.

“We are excited about the 2013 Nigeria-Canada Exchange Series and look forward to promoting trade, investment, patriotism, networking and bilateral exchange of ideas between Nigeria and Canada for the benefit of both countries,” he said.

Olayele also urged Nigerians in Canada to see themselves as agents of social and economic transformation in both countries.

He said, “The 2013 exchange series provides a unique opportunity to highlight the bilateral relations between our two nations.

“In addition, it has helped to honour and celebrate the contributions of Nigerians and Canadians, who, through their efforts, promote trade and investment between Canada and Nigeria. Their works have also helped to develop leaders in the Nigerian-Canadian community, and also supports the advancement of our pluralistic society.”

The statement indicated that a professor of political economy and management expert, Pat Utomi, gave a keynote address on the need for true federalism and peaceful co-existence for Nigeria to take its rightful place in the comity of nations, adding that the country’s renewal was closely tied to the Diaspora.

 

 

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