The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will collaborate with the Republic of Italy on sustainable urban, tourism, and agricultural development, according to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
The Minister revealed this on Friday when Stefano Leo, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, paid him a visit in his Abuja office.
Wike stated that he intends to meet with the ambassador in person to go about potential areas of cooperation between Nigeria and the Republic of Italy.
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The FCT minister listed tourism and agricultural development as other areas of interest, in addition to making Abuja a sustainable metropolis.
“You know very well that Abuja has a very good landscape for agriculture and tourism development,” he said.
He clarified that the release of the names of embassies and commissions owing ground rent was done to increase internal generated revenue (IGR), not to target specific individuals.
He continued by saying that the IGR would be used to advance the city.
Leo had earlier claimed to be in the minister’s office to congratulate and wish him luck in his new position.
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He reflected on his travel to Rivers in 2022 and expressed hope that the minister will perform better than he did when serving as governor there.
“Having you here in Abuja means we can continue our very good cooperation. I will be glad to host you at the Embassy,” he said.
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