The State of Israel has disclosed that it has ongoing agricultural cooperation with Nigeria, noting that Israeli technology and seedlings are already being deployed by Nigerian farmers.
Speaking in Abuja on Monday night during Israel’s 78th Independence Anniversary celebration, the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, said Israeli companies were already operating in Nigeria. He added that while the seeds being planted were Israeli and supported by Israeli technology, the land and workers remained Nigerian.
He added that cooperation between both countries was expanding across innovation, agriculture, healthcare, security, education and skills development, describing the initiatives as investments in a shared future.
“When it comes to agriculture, Israeli companies are already working in Nigeria today. As you leave this evening, you will receive a box of vegetables.
“These vegetables were grown from Israeli seedlings using Israeli technology but grown by Nigerian farmers on Nigerian soil. Hold that box for a
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