Wike Receives Rwandan, Swedish Envoys, Says Investors Are Welcome

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has in two separate meetings, received the Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency, Christophe Bazivamo and the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Annika Hahn-Englund.

The Minister who expressed gratitude to the envoys for acknowledging the progress the FCT Administration achieved in infrastructure transformation and security also pledged to welcome investors from these countries.

Wike also informed the two envoys that President Bola Tinubu has instructed him to ensure that foreign missions in Abuja have a peaceful and secured environment to operate.

He equally noted that his administration would continue to cooperate with foreign investors who will come to Abuja with the support of their various countries.

While he pledged to collaborate with Rwandan investors on environmental management, he expressed interest in partnering with Swedish investors on digital technology and transportation.

Wike said, “We are happy that you’re appreciating what we are doing on infrastructure and security in Abuja. It is our duty to make all things convenient for all foreign Embassies”.

In his remarks, the Rwandan High Commissioner, Christophe Bazivamo, disclosed that some investors from his country were already showing interest in the management of environmental issues in Abuja.

Also, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, noted that her country would like to strengthen bilateral relations it enjoyed with Nigeria over the years.

She also disclosed that her country has a comparative advantage in the area of digital technology and transportation management.

Remi Johnson, Edited By Grace Namiji