President Bola Tinubu has welcomed new initiatives by Qatari investors to explore opportunities in the agricultural sector and assured that Nigeria remains open to strategic partnerships. In a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm for the potential partnership during a meeting with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, a special envoy from the Amir of the State of Qatar.

Special Adviser Onanuga said Dr. Al-Khulaifi conveyed the Amir’s strong interest in expanding bilateral cooperation, announcing that a high-level Qatari business delegation will visit Nigeria in the coming weeks to explore opportunities in agriculture, food security, and other critical sectors. “A high-level Qatari business delegation will visit Nigeria in the coming weeks to explore opportunities in agriculture, food security, and other critical sectors,” Onanuga said.

President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to build on the momentum generated by his state visit to Qatar in 2024, pledging to implement all bilateral agreements between the two countries. “We are willing to go further in our bilateral relations,” Onanuga quoted the President as saying. Tinubu directed the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to work together to ensure the timely execution of these agreements.

Onanuga further stated that the President commended the Qatari government for demonstrating maturity and foresight in working for global peace and deserves commendation. “I am proud of your efforts to bring peace and stability to the world,” Onanuga quoted the President as saying. The President also noted ongoing reforms to streamline Nigeria’s tax system, making it easier for foreign investors to do business in the country.

Dr. Al-Khulaifi conveyed the Amir’s desire to strengthen the strategic partnership with Nigeria, particularly in peace-building, agriculture, and petrochemicals. “We are proud of the level of relations we have reached with Nigeria,” Onanuga quoted Al-Khulaifi as saying. Al-Khulaifi expressed pride in the current level of relations and looked forward to expanding both government-to-government and people-to-people ties.