BILATERAL TRADE: Ambode seeks partnership with Israel

Gov Akinwumi Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos
State, yesterday expressed the readiness of
the state government to tap into the
agricultural expertise and technological
advancement of Israel for the benefit of the
state.
Governor Ambode, who stated this when he
received the Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria,
Mr Guy Feldman at Lagos House, Ikeja on
courtesy visit, said it was time for Nigeria and
Israel to take full advantage of their long-
standing cordial relationship especially by
laying greater emphasis on opportunities that
would benefit both countries.Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos
State, yesterday expressed the readiness of
the state government to tap into the
agricultural expertise and technological
advancement of Israel for the benefit of the
state.
Governor Ambode, who stated this when he
received the Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria,
Mr Guy Feldman at Lagos House, Ikeja on
courtesy visit, said it was time for Nigeria and
Israel to take full advantage of their long-
standing cordial relationship especially by
laying greater emphasis on opportunities that
would benefit both countries.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode,
The governor noted the fact that members of
the delegation of the Israeli envoy included
the business community, saying that as the
economic capital of Nigeria, Lagos was open
to partnership that would impact the people
positively.
Besides, Ambode assured of his
administration’s resolve to continue to protect
foreigners including Israelis and all Lagosians,
saying that in the last 22 months, concerted
efforts have been geared towards security and
judicial sector reforms, as government
remained very high in keeping the city safe.
Earlier, Feldman said he was at Lagos House
to further advance relationship with Lagos
State, being the heartbeat of Nigeria.
The governor noted the fact that members of
the delegation of the Israeli envoy included
the business community, saying that as the
economic capital of Nigeria, Lagos was open
to partnership that would impact the people
positively.
Besides, Ambode assured of his
administration’s resolve to continue to protect
foreigners including Israelis and all Lagosians,
saying that in the last 22 months, concerted
efforts have been geared towards security and
judicial sector reforms, as government
remained very high in keeping the city safe.
Earlier, Feldman said he was at Lagos House
to further advance relationship with Lagos
State, being the heartbeat of Nigeria.