Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has expressed the desire of the FCT Administration to collaborate with the governments of Cuba and Mexico in the areas of health, agriculture, and tourism.
Wike made the disclosure when he met with Cuban and Mexican ambassadors to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero and Alfredo Miranda Ortiz, respectively, in separate meetings in his office on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Wike added that the FCT Administration is also open to partnerships with both countries in the areas of skills acquisition as part of efforts by government to create employment for youths in the FCT.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has expressed the desire of the FCT Administration to collaborate with the governments of Cuba and Mexico in the areas of health, agriculture, and tourism.
Wike made the disclosure when he met with Cuban and Mexican ambassadors to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero and Alfredo Miranda Ortiz, respectively, in separate meetings in his office on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Wike added that the FCT Administration is also open to partnerships with both countries in the areas of skills acquisition as part of efforts by government to create employment for youths in the FCT.
He said the FCT has vast arable land suitable for farming and would be willing to leverage the expertise of Cuba and Mexico to develop the FCT’s agricultural sector.
The minister further assured that the FCT, as the capital of Nigeria and host to all the embassies in the country, will continue to make the city conducive for its visitors, particularly the diplomatic community.
While thanking the Cuban Envoy for the visit, Wike said Nigeria and Cuba have a long history, adding that many Cubans could trace their roots to Africa and Nigeria in particular.