Nigeria to remain Canada's largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa – Sambo

Mr. Sambo said this on Saturday.

The Vice President, Namadi Sambo, on Saturday assured the Canadian Government that Nigeria would remain its largest trading partner in the sub Saharan Africa.

A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant, Media to the Vice President, Umar Sani, said Mr. Sambo gave the assurance at the just concluded Nigeria–Canada Investment Forum in Toronto, Canada.

Mr. Sambo said Nigeria and Canada enjoyed excellent bilateral relations with a new chapter of mutually strategic relations.

“Nigeria remains Canada’s largest trading partner with a trade volume of more than 3 billion dollars in the sub Saharan Africa,” he said.

The vice president also noted the positive contributions of Canada to Nigeria’s successful democratic journey.

“Canada recognises 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 administrations,” he said.

High points of the event include presentations by Ministers of Trade and Investment, National Planning, and the Federal Capital Territory of the enormous opportunities awaiting investors.

Present at the event were the Governors of Abia, Rivers, Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau, Ogun, Kaduna, Akwa Ibom and about 12 ministers.