Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the strengthening of relations between Nigeria and European Union @EU_Commission, particularly in addressing malnutrition and other humanitarian challenges in the country.
He expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the EU’s support noting there was a need for continued collaboration between the two partners.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by an EU delegation led by the outgoing EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Samuela Isopi on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Vice President expressed deep appreciation for Ambassador Isopi’s contributions during her tenure.
Noting Nigeria’s strategic importance to the EU, Senator Shettima said, “Nigeria is the most populous nation on the continent and is projected to become the third most populous nation globally by 2050, after China and India. We appreciate your commitment and involvement in some of the most important programmes in Nigeria”, according to a press statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of The Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
Responding, Ambassador Isopi emphasised the close collaboration between the EU and Nigeria, particularly with the office of the Vice President.
She said, “We’re proud of our collaboration with the office of the Vice President on many programmes. Your office has led the way, and we’ve been working diligently”.
“We aim to support Nigeria in peace and security. We’re very present and committed in the Northeast, and we’re now looking increasingly at the Northwest.
