President Bola Tinubu has signed an agreement with Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, to improve cooperation in seven sectors of the economy.
The sectors include education, enterprise development, investment promotion, youth empowerment, mining, tourism, and sports.
The two countries entered the agreement on Sunday in Doha, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, presidential aide on media and publicity.
Before the signing ceremony, Tinubu was said to have assured his host of Nigeria’s preparedness to welcome investors into the country, adding that the ongoing reforms favour innovation, return on investments, and multiculturalism.
Our greatest strength is our people. Our strength lies in the capacity of Nigerian youths,” Tinubu said.
“They have energy, talent, and self-belief. They are quality partners for the Qatari industry. They are educated and reliable, and they are proactively seeking to add value wherever they are.
“A few cannot give a bad name to the many. Nigerian youths are ready to be unleashed for the mutual benefit of both nations.
“We have seen clearly the rapid pace and thorough quality of Qatar’s development process. It is impossible not to be moved by what you have accomplished. The leadership in the country has proven its mettle, and we are here to gain deeper insight.
“There is nowhere in the world where you will find return on investment at the level of what you will see in Nigeria. A massive market of over 200 million skilled Nigerians, always industrious and ready to work.
“We face some short-term turbulence at the moment, but we have a government today that reflects the dynamism and talent of the Nigerian people.
We are implementing the right solutions. This team works collaboratively with each other and our partners. Nigeria is ready for serious business.”