The government of Japan says it wants Nigerians and its government to collaborate with Japanese companies to achieve stronger mutual economic growth.
The Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, as part of the fallout of the meeting between Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Kamikawa Yoko, and Japanese nationals in Nigeria, including representatives from Japanese companies.
Minister Kamikawa described Nigeria as the largest democracy and economic power in Africa that needs the ingenuity of Japanese businesses to thrive.
According to the statement, attendees discussed the challenges and prospects of doing business in Nigeria, but the ministry was silent on the ideas exchanged.
The statement partly read,
Earlier on April 30, the Japanese counterpart had held a bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar with focus on Nigeria’s full potential growth.
Yusuf Tuggar said Nigeria values Japan as a key partner and looks forward to a continued collaboration.
The minister tweeted,