Lagos: The Taiwanese Government has called on the Federal Government to partner with Taiwan in realising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for economic revitalisation. Mr Andy Liu, Chief Information Officer of Taiwan’s Government in Nigeria, made this appeal during a media chat held on Monday in Lagos.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Liu said a partnership between Nigeria and Taiwan could bring immense benefits, considering Nigeria’s rich natural resources and Taiwan’s technological and digital innovation expertise. He noted that such cooperation could drive development in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, and energy.
Liu recalled President Tinubu’s November 2022 campaign promise, where he aimed to transform Nigeria’s South-East into the ‘Taiwan of Africa’. He expressed Taiwan’s readiness to support the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Highlighting that both Taiwan and Nigeria are members of the World Trade Organisation, Liu emphasized their shared values of free trade and economic cooperation. He expressed eagerness to strengthen ties in sectors like mining, agriculture, and energy development. Taiwan’s offer to provide technological expertise aims to harness Nigeria’s abundant resources in a mutually beneficial partnership.
He praised Nigeria for its strong democratic culture and dedication to upholding democratic values and processes. Liu drew comparisons between Nigeria and Taiwan, highlighting their shared commitment to democratic ideals and national development. He noted that both nations regard democracy and development as key guiding principles, allowing citizens to freely elect their leaders. Commending Nigeria’s commitment to democratic governance, Liu also pointed out the shared core values such as freedom of the press and speech, drawing parallels between the vibrant media landscapes of both nations. Given these shared democratic ideals, Liu concluded that cooperation between Nigeria and Taiwan should be both natural and highly complementary.