From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
The Niger State Government and French have reaffirmed the commitment of their governments to improving the existing relationship for mutual benefit.
This was a result of the meeting of the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago with the French Ambassador to Nigeria in Abuja.
He noted that the diplomatic ties will focus on Education, Agriculture, energy, investment, job creation, tourism and culture among others, adding that the policy thrust of his administration covers infrastructure, Health, Education and Renewable energy among others.
He disclosed that his administration intends to invest in 400,000 women in shea butter processing, and other cash crops explaining that a State-of-the-art garment factory for mass production of school, Military and Vigilante uniforms will be established.
The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Emmanuelle Blatmann, said the French Government is looking forward to strengthening its bilateral relationship with Nigeria especially Niger State Government for mutual benefits.
She said the French government is committed to ensuring the success of the partnership and consequently providing advanced technology and scholarships to the people.
