we have a strong base- presidency
“Fortunately, we already have a strong base and we will continue to build on this.
“Nigeria is Canada’s largest trading partner in sub-saharan Africa and as well Nigeria is the largest investor from Africa in Canada.
“The number of Canadian companies doing business here has grown significantly in recent years and we really hope that this delegation would foster even more trading and commerce between our two countries,’’ she said.
Hon. Payette said that, at the height of the Nigeria – Canada relationship, more than 10,000 Nigerian students were studying in Canada.
Over 5,000 Nigerians residing in Canada have been contributing positively to the growth of the Canadian textile industry, according to her.
She said that one of the priorities of her visit to Nigeria was to meet and celebrate the vibrant youths of this country.
Hon. Payette said the visit would also focus attention on the National Space Research and Development Agency in Abuja.
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