Nigeria and India on Sunday signed a series of agreements to foster collaboration in defence, economic development, food security, healthcare and energy. The agreements were sealed during the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nigeria at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu. The two leaders also highlighted the vibrant economic relationship between India and Nigeria, with India positioned as Nigeria’s largest trading partner and a significant contributor to its economy. On energy collaboration, Nigeria and India agreed on long-term contracts for crude oil and LNG supply and technical support in pipeline transmission security, CNG conversion and LPG bottling distribution. There, Tinubu conferred upon Modi Nigeria’s second highest national honour, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.

Source: Punch November 18, 2024 09:30 UTC