Mr Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Huston, United States of America, says he is engaging with the Nigerian government for the establishment of a Consular Office in Huston and direct flight to expand trade, and relations with Nigeria.
Turner made this known while addressing some Nigerian journalists in Abuja on the outcomes of his meeting with some government ministries and the business community on his business trip to Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Turner led a delegation from diverse sectors in Huston to meet with their Nigerian counterparts, to mull ways of expanding trade, investment, and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Huston.
Turner said that Huston hosts the highest number of Nigerian Diaspora in the U.S, with Nigeria and the city’s largest trading partner in Africa, hence the need to strengthen policies that would enhance the already existing relations.
The mayor said it was looking at expanding ties and businesses in aviation, agriculture, energy, maritime, technology and innovation, medical tourism, among others, to ensure an environment of certainty where businesses could thrive.
“It is about enhancing the relationship that currently exists and we are meeting with business leaders and also governmental leaders.
Source : Vanguard