The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken steps to establish a partnership with Hungary in the areas of security and agriculture.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesome Wike, disclosed this to newsmen when the
Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Endre Peter Deri, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Thursday.
Highlighting the administration’s commitment to addressing security challenges, Wike expressed interest in acquiring drones to enhance security measures.
He emphasised the need to determine the most suitable type of drone for the FCT and ensure its efficiency and reliability.
Wike said, “Security has been an issue, but by the grace of God, we are able to tackle the issue. We want to have drones, and discussions will be held with your people to determine the type of drones we need.”
In addition to security, the minister emphasised the importance of agriculture and expressed readiness to collaborate with Hungary.
He expressed the administration’s readiness to offer land for agricultural projects, highlighting the potential for a mutually beneficial partnership.
Echoing Wike’s sentiments, the Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Endre Peter Deri, praised the Minister for his remarkable achievements within a short period of time in office.
He conveyed Hungary’s willingness to sell drones to the FCTA to address security concerns and presented a proposal for collaboration.
Furthermore, Peter Deri mentioned the University of Agriculture’s readiness to cooperate with the FCT in ensuring food security through sustainable production practices, particularly through public-private partnerships (PPP).
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