Technology: Nigeria reinforces bilateral ties with Israel
Nigeria has reinforced and solidified bilateral ties with Israel in Science, Technology and Innovation for socio-economic development.
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu said this when he received Amb. Michael Freeman, Israel’s new Ambassador to Nigeria, in his office in Abuja, on Tuesday.
According to him, “the Nigerian Government is eager to broaden the country’s economy with knowledge and innovation.”
Dr Onu noted that “with the nation’s huge human capital, it could add value to its abundant raw materials, thereby helping to create jobs for the teeming youths.”
He commended the fruitful historical diplomatic ties between both countries, saying “the relationship has yielded positive results.”
He urged the new Israeli envoy to sustain the relationship, by building upon the successes of his predecessors.
Freeman said his country was willing to collaborate further with Nigeria on many socio-economic areas.
The ambassador added that Nigeria was looking forward to a robust relationship with Israel, especially in challenging areas that could be solved using Science, Technology and Innovation.
NAN/Mercy Chukwudiebere
