At another event in Lisbon same day, President Buhari called for an increase in the volume of trade with Portugal as well as diversification to non-oil products. ‘‘In the past 25 years, trade between Nigeria and Portugal has more than doubled to over $1 billion by 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic. President Buhari thanked President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal, who was present at the Seminar, for his contribution, interest and trust in forging formidable economic cooperation between Nigeria and Portugal. In his response, the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa told President Buhari that Portugal can help Nigeria diversify the economy. On President Buhari’s state visit, the Portuguese President said, “Your visit is a new beginning, A new beginning of every sector.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2022 07:50 UTC