Ismail Bayo from Birnin Kebbi
The Pakistan High Commissioner to Nigeria Muhammad Tayyab Azam and Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday discussed the similarities that exist between Pakistan and Kebbi State and the possible areas they can partner with for the benefit of Kebbi, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
The High Commissioner during his visit to Governor Bagudu at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi said aside from his country sharing similar flag colours with Nigeria both countries also share many similarities in rail transportation, engineering, agriculture, religion, geopolitics, and economy.
He said Nigeria is the most important country in Africa given its vast economic potential, cultural values, and geopolitical significance in the continent. He said more than any state in Nigeria, Kebbi State has many similarities with Pakistan in areas of culture, religion, and agriculture.
In his response, Governor Bagudu said Nigeria and Pakistan over the years have respectful work relationship. He recalled that in the 70's some Pakistani nationals taught in some of the schools in Northern Nigeria and they shared similarities in many areas.
He said "Nigeria attache in Pakistan is from Kebbi state. Our business communities are represented at this occasion of your visit, I'm sure they will be willing to do business with your country.
"Kebbi has a growing agric sector in which Pakistan can participate. Pakistan can also partner in my wife cancer program and in the various programmes of the federal and state universities that are in Kebbi state", he said
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