Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa.
The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday night in Lagos. He said the initiatives would strengthen health systems, expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and small businesses, strengthen digital resilience and access to justice, advance climate resilience, and deepen cooperation in governance.
Sarai, who was visiting Nigeria for the first time, said he had already formed a strong impression of the country particularly in the ‘warmth and hospitality’ of its people. He expressed satisfaction that Canada’s longstanding international partnership with Nigeria has continued to help to support small businesses and strengthen local governance and health systems.
Sarai, also announced that the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business would organise a Canada-Nigeria Business Conference in Lagos in June.
The Coordinator of Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, Mr Toye Abioye, said this business conference would take place on June 24. He urged adequate participation of Nigeria’s business community and its Canadian counterpart.
The Canadian secretary or state, Sarai, said Canada’s engagement in Nigeria reflected a broader vision for Canada’s relationship with Africa.
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