The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its strong and enduring economic partnership with Nigeria, emphasising sustained investments, rising trade volumes, and opportunities in key sectors such as infrastructure, logistics, energy, technology, and innovation.
In an interview with The PUNCH, UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, described Nigeria as an increasingly important partner in the UAE’s broader engagement across Africa.
He stressed that the relationship is driven by long-term strategic priorities rather than short-term global challenges.
“The UAE–Nigeria partnership is defined by resilience and a shared vision for growth. We see significant opportunities to deepen cooperation, particularly in infrastructure, logistics, energy, and other sectors that drive long-term economic development,” Al Hajeri said.
The minister highlighted the significant expansion of non-oil trade between the two countries over the past five years, attributing the growth to the UAE’s competitive business environment and proactive investment strategy.
He noted that investments
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