Nigeria, Poland explore strategic partnership on digital economy, defence, others

-President Tinubu has unlocked full potential of the Nigerian economy – Shettima

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA – VICE President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, said the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, is ready for business and committed to deepening ties with the Republic of Poland in different sectors of the economy.

This, he said, can be done in the areas of defence cooperation, digital economy, agriculture and other sectors where Poland has shown a remarkable comparative advantage, noting that “there is room for improved relations between our countries.”

Senator Shettima stated this during a courtesy visit by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Dr Krzysztof Gawkowski, to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Vice President told the Polish envoy that Nigeria is open for business, noting that “since assumption of office over two years ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unlocked the full potential of the Nigerian economy.

“We have liberalised the foreign exchange market; we have removed subsidy on petroleum products; we have harmonised our tax laws such that companies coming into Nigeria will not be overtaxed, and there is room for improvement in our relationship in critical areas,” he added.

Speaking further about the potential for partnership with Poland, VP Shettima maintained that the country is an industry leader in many areas of the economy, including ship-building, maritime economy, defence industries, digital economy and several other areas.

He said, “There is room for enhanced mutually beneficial business relations between Nigeria and Poland. We believe in a truly beneficial relationship rather than reliance on any country for aid.”

Lauding the country’s positive development journey, the Vice President described Poland as one of the most progressive and strategic nations in Europe, assuring improved cooperation with the government and people of Nigeria.

Earlier, the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Gawkowski, said that over the years, Nigeria has remained Poland’s most strategic partner in Africa.

He said Nigeria is a country with enormous demographic and technological potential, as well as Poland’s partner for development and long-term cooperation.

He expressed optimism that the visit would signal new momentum for cooperation in the areas of the economy, innovation, and digitisation.

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