
Nigeria's Vice President Shettima advocates for expanded ties with Thailand beyond oil and rice
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for Nigeria and Thailand to broaden their relationship beyond crude oil and rice, urging deeper cooperation in technology, agriculture, commerce, and renewable energy. This appeal was made during a meeting in Abuja with a Thai delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, emphasized Nigeria's potential as a large market and investment destination, highlighting opportunities in ICT, renewable energy, and solid minerals, supported by a young population. Thailand, through its proposed Thailand-Africa Initiative, seeks to strengthen relations with African nations, focusing on economic cooperation in agriculture, Universal Health Coverage, and tourism. Phuangketkeow described Nigeria as a strategic partner and an important gateway for strengthening ties with Africa, particularly West Africa. Both nations aim to review existing partnerships to leverage Thailand's expertise in intermediate agricultural technology and Nigeria's strategic position and resources.



