Nigeria
And Germany Review Trade Partnership
The
volume of trade and other activities between Nigeria and Germany
has increased, making Germany Nigeria’s second most important
market in Africa.
Speaking
at the opening of the 2nd German-Nigerian Business Forum in
Abuja, the Nigerian capital, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan
said Nigeria was accounting for fourteen percent of German
trade, in spite of the global economic downturn.
He said that in spite of the recent global economic crises and
the severe impact on the German economy, its investment and
activities in Nigeria have not reduced.
The Nigerian Vice President expressed delight over the
partnership between the two countries, particularly in the area
of energy and called for greater efforts to improve cooperation
and partnership.
The
President of the German African Business Association, Dr. Jens
BreitengoB, said that Nigeria had shown its capabilities in
handling challenges through dynamic approach.
He said
Nigeria needed to continue to take advantage of opportunities to
maintain her status as a choice destination for German companies
investing on the African continent.
NAN/Yinka
