May 09, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has welcomed fresh investment interests from the Qatari government, particularly in Nigeria’s agriculture sector, and reaffirmed the country’s readiness to deepen strategic partnerships for food security, economic development, and peacebuilding.
The President gave the assurance on Friday while receiving Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Special Envoy of the Amir of Qatar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Dr Al-Khulaifi, who is Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, conveyed the Amir’s strong interest in strengthening bilateral ties and announced that a high-level Qatari business delegation would visit Nigeria in the coming weeks to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, food security, and other key sectors.
Tinubu said Nigeria was committed to implementing all agreements reached during his 2024 state visit to Qatar. He directed the Ministers of Budget and Economic Planning, Information, and Foreign Affairs to coordinate efforts to ensure the timely execution of the agreements.
“We are grateful for this partnership. I am glad the Amir remembers our discussions. Nigeria values its relationship with Qatar, and we are willing to deepen our bilateral ties,” Tinubu said.
He commended Qatar’s efforts in global peacebuilding and development, describing the Gulf nation as a reliable ally in Nigeria’s pursuit of regional stability and prosperity.
“I am proud of your efforts to promote peace and stability across the world. Like Qatar, Nigeria is also tackling terrorism and working to support our neighbours,” the President said.
Tinubu also highlighted ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s tax system aimed at improving the business environment for foreign investors.
“We are taking tough but necessary decisions to reform our economy and attract investments. You will not find a better partner than Nigeria,” he said, urging Qatar to expand its humanitarian and economic footprint in the country.
On his part, Dr Al-Khulaifi said the Amir of Qatar sees Nigeria as a strategic partner in Africa and is keen to scale up cooperation in agriculture, peacebuilding, and petrochemicals.
“We are proud of the current level of our relations with Nigeria. Our Ambassador has been following up on our projects. We look forward to doing more, especially in agriculture and petrochemicals,” he said.
He added that Qatari companies were preparing to visit Nigeria to explore new business opportunities, noting that the partnership between both countries goes beyond governments and extends to people-to-people engagement.
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