The House of Representatives has reiterated its dedication to building a strong working relationship between Nigeria and Switzerland.
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During a visit by Deputy Head of Mission Counsellor, Mr. Lukas Schifferle, the Chairman of the Nigeria-Switzerland friendship group in the House, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, praised Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for creating committees to ensure effective service delivery to Nigerian constituents.
“As Switzerland citizens, you know they have a lot of business activities here in Nigeria even in Lagos”, he said.
Hon. Ambaiowei emphasized the importance of fostering a strong friendship and cooperation between the Nigerian and Swiss Parliament. He noted the longstanding friendship between the two countries and their mutual business relationships.
In response, Deputy Head of Mission Counselor Lukas Schifferle highlighted the necessity of a robust relationship between Switzerland and Nigeria, focusing on diplomacy, trade, and development. He assured Switzerland’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in various developmental areas and emphasized the mutual benefits of partnerships between the two countries.
“With this meeting, I come to realise that we have a lot of opportunities that are lacking behind”, he said.
Schifferle also expressed Switzerland’s interest in expanding cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections, as well as supporting Nigeria in areas such as security, governance, and anti-corruption efforts.
Overall, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship and working together to promote mutual development and prosperity.
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