India Vice President Called for Greater Economic Cooperation between his Country and Nigeria

Adelani Adepegba, Abuja
The Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari, has
called for greater economic cooperation between
his country and Nigeria, to enhance the economy of
the two countries.
Noting that India was Nigeria’s biggest trading
partner, Ansari, stated that the two countries have
common aspirations to improve the socio-
economic status of their citizens.
The VP said this during the inauguration of the
chancery of the Indian High Commission on
Monday in Abuja.
Ansari, who was accompanied on the visit to
Nigeria by his wife, Salma and other officials,
explained that he would sign various bilateral
agreements with the Federal Government.
The VP stated that India and Nigeria had come a
long way as former British colonies, noting that the
Asian country contributed immensely to Nigerian
education sector, stressing that this can not be
forgotten.
“The contributions of Indian teachers in different
parts of Nigeria, educating the citizens, will never
be forgotten. The Nigerian armed forces have also
benefitted from the defense institutions in India;
the Nigerian security forces have enjoyed and are
still enjoying training programmes in India.”