Canadian government to invest in Nigeria’s power sector

Professor Barth Nnaji
Minister of Power

Canadian government to invest in Nigeria’s power sector

The Canadian government has indicated interest in the unfolding development of the Nigerian electricity market and has sought specific areas of participation in the country’s power plan.

The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Chris Cooter, made this known when he paid a visit to the Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, in his office.

The High Commissioner stated that there was a global awareness that something massive was unfolding in the power industry in Nigeria.

Area of interest

He said he came to seek from the minister specific areas of challenge Canadian firms could participate in the sector.

Mr Cooter was quoted as saying: “The air indicates that something is enveloping Nigeria’s capacity to lead the world. We are here to compliment these efforts to resolve your electricity challenges and galvanise your industrial leadership of Africa.”

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