President Bola Tinubu has asked Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, to deepen the economic relations of both countries.
Tinubu spoke on Monday after meeting the South African leader in New York, ahead of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Tinubu said Nigeria and South Africa have the potential to improve Africa’s economic outlook when they partner effectively.
“We have all the human and natural resources required between our nations. We can collaborate in a mutually beneficial way that enriches our populations,” the statement quoted the president as saying.
“South African Mining industries have a role to play in the Nigerian solid minerals development sector. Your business community has done well in Nigerian Telecommunications.
“We have great mineral wealth across our land, and you have good expertise in this area. We expect to deliver jobs and mutually beneficial results in this area as brother and sister countries.”
On his part, Ramaphosa applauded Tinubu’s “brave” economic reforms, and agreed that an intentional partnership between both countries will boost their respective economies.
Source: Punch
