The Vice President of the Nigerian Senate, Barau Jibrin, reaffirmed in Abuja the Federal Parliament's commitment to deepening commercial and economic relations with Morocco during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigeria-Morocco Trade and Development Forum. He emphasized that this direction is rooted in a longstanding bilateral relationship, which he believes should more directly benefit the populations of both countries.
During their reception in the federal capital, members of the Forum highlighted various means to expand trade exchanges, bring businesses closer together, and foster new partnerships between the two economies. Jibrin assured that Nigeria remains resolute in enhancing its relations with the Kingdom of Morocco, noting that both states share a 'deep, ancient, and mutually beneficial bilateral history that is destined to yield broader advantages for their citizens.' The Senate Vice President linked this commitment to the legislative body's responsibility to facilitate legal and political frameworks conducive to trade.
He added that the leadership of the National Assembly will continue to support projects that preserve this relationship and open new avenues, provided they ensure 'maximum benefit for the citizens of Nigeria and Morocco.' This promise lends a parliamentary foundation to economic rapprochement, which is expected to support private actors, professional organizations, and public institutions in both countries.
Discussions focused on instruments capable of increasing bilateral trade, enhancing direct relationships between companies, and better connecting the Moroccan and Nigerian business communities. The delegation advocated for a cooperation model based on mutual interests, where the Forum aims to play a mediating role between investors, administrations, and businesses.
Additionally, the Forum presented its upcoming economic program scheduled to take place in Marrakech to Mr. Jibrin. This meeting is set to gather stakeholders from both countries around cross-border projects and provide a dialogue space for companies looking to forge partnerships, access new markets, or strengthen their commercial networks. The delegation explained that the Marrakech event should 'promote economic collaborations beyond borders, bring business communities closer, and tangibly represent the commercial potential of both countries.' They sought the Senate Vice President's support to ensure that this event has an institutional significance commensurate with the relations between Abuja and Rabat.
Barau Jibrin assured the Forum of the continued support from himself and the National Assembly officials. He expressed that the Moroccan-Nigerian relationship must transcend mere statements of principle to produce sustainable partnerships, denser exchanges, and shared benefits that serve the economic interests of both nations.
As reported by barlamane.com.
