Nigeria seeks better ties with Italy

Paolo Gentiloni

Buhari has called for better trade and economic ties between Nigeria and Italy.

Speaking yesterday during a courtesy call by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, at the State House, Abuja, the President described the connection between both countries as very strong.

He urged that efforts should be made to make it stronger and more secure.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, quoted the President as commending the resilience of Italian enterprises in Nigeria as well as expressing happiness that new businesses were to be set up.