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South Africa offers to assist Nigeria in power generation
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has stated that his country will be willing to assist Nigeria in the area of electricity generation.
He stated this when he addressed a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, noting that with South Africa’s experience in the area of power generation, it could help Nigeria combat its power challenges.
The South African leader who commended the economic and social relations between the two countries in the last 16 years, also stated that there is room for greater business for Nigerians, in his country.
He also stated that these areas include agriculture, tourism and hospitality, power generation and manufacturing among others.
Read also: President Zuma arrives Nigeria, begins talks to bail out MTN.
He stated that there is a need both countries to partner and strengthen bilateral relations between them, as such economic cooperation can serve as a bedrock to the continent, as this is the type of leadership role Africa expects from the two greatest economies of Africa.
Zuma also commended Nigeria for the 2015 election, saying the South Africa is proud of Nigeria, adding, that both countries have to work together on the issue of peace and seciruty on the continent.
The South African kleader further commended Nigeria and the role it played in the liberation struggle to free his country form the shackles of apartheid, noting, that Nigerian workers had a Mandela tax deducted from their salaries to support the struggle.
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Jamezz
March 9, 2016 at 8:16 am
Hmmm. how are the mighty fallen. the same SA nigeria helped to escape the shackles of apartheid, Nigeria, the big brother that ensured every country on the continent got their independence and could sustain their economy.
How did we get to this sorry state that SA now wants to help us overcome power generation issues, with all our resources and brains.
A sad testimonial indeed!
baba bizzy
March 9, 2016 at 11:21 am
restoring power is one of the easiest agendas that can be solved if not for the cabals using this opportunity top make business gains. Have you forgotten the biggest importer of generating set is ……… lips sealed.