India Nigeria relations
Modi led government have been taking steps to maintain
stable and economic relations with the nations in the African Continent. Recently
Indian government announced that it would help Nigeria’s economic recovery and
growth plan to build competitive economy.
Indian commissioner said that India offered about $174.96million to boost power supply
in Nigeria. One of the factors influenced this decision was the trade balance
between Nigeria and India. India exports to Nigeria stands at $1.74billion as against
India’s imports of $7.41bn from Nigeria.
Indian government
plans to construct solar plants in six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Also Indian
government stated that it support the economic plan of Nigeria predominant focus on
promoting agriculture and other allied sectors. Trade basket between India and
Nigeria are significantly improved and
diversified due to large number of Indian owned companies have set up their
offices in Nigeria. These companies are one of the largest employers among Nigerian
population.
Also in
order to strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and India event was conducted
under Indian
Universities Alumni Association (IUAA).They conducted programs to share ideas
which would deepen the relationship between two countries. Some of topics discussed
in the conference was "Significant part of Nigeria sustainable development and
growth and plan depends on the contribution of Indian small and medium scale
enterprises in Nigeria".
References:
2) https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/india-boosts-nigeria-s-power-supply-with-174million-- high-commissioner-250921.html
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