Renewed Hope Agenda: Taiwan seeks partnership with Nigeria
By Taiye Olayemi
The Taiwanese Government has called on the Federal Government to partner with Taiwan in realising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for economic revitalisation.
Mr Andy Liu, Chief Information Officer of Taiwan’s Government in Nigeria, made this appeal during a media chat held on Monday in Lagos.
Liu said a partnership between Nigeria and Taiwan could bring immense benefits, considering Nigeria’s rich natural resources and Taiwan’s technological and digital innovation expertise.
He noted that such cooperation could drive development in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, and energy.
“President Tinubu declared during his November 2022 campaign that he aimed to transform Nigeria’s South-East into the ‘Taiwan of Africa’,” Liu recalled.
“We have never felt prouder. Taiwan stands ready to support the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Taiwan and Nigeria are both members of the World Trade Organisation and share the values of free trade and economic cooperation.
“We are eager to work together to strengthen ties in sectors like mining, agriculture, and energy development.
“Taiwan is willing to offer technological expertise to help harness Nigeria’s abundant resources in a mutually beneficial partnership,” Liu stated.
He praised Nigeria for its strong democratic culture, noting the country’s dedication to upholding democratic values and processes.
Liu drew comparisons between Nigeria and Taiwan, highlighting their shared commitment to democratic ideals and national development.
“Nigeria and Taiwan both regard democracy and development as key guiding principles.
“Both nations believe in democratic values that ensure citizens can freely elect their leaders.
“We, the Taiwanese people, truly commend Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to democratic governance.
“We also share core values such as freedom of the press and speech; our media is vibrant, just like Nigeria’s.
“Given these shared democratic ideals, cooperation between Nigeria and Taiwan should be both natural and highly complementary,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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