Nigeria, France Strengthen Economic Ties

Nigeria, France Strengthen Economic Ties

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja 

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations aimed at attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in order to boost the country’s economy

The Minister gave the assurance in his office in Abuja when he received the

French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier.

He stated that the government is committed to attracting investment and strengthening public-private partnerships to drive sustainable development.

Speaking earlier, the French Ambassador to Nigeria H.E Marc Fonbaustier stated that his meeting with Edun was to discuss economic cooperation and deepen bilateral relations.

Fonbaustier commended the government’s efforts in stabilising the economy, as well as promoting growth.

The meeting highlighted the two nations’ commitment to deepening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for economic cooperation.

It also marks the latest development in the growing economic partnership between Nigeria and France, providing opportunities for job creation and stimulating economic growth and development of the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.