The Caribbean seeks to strengthen economic and cultural ties with Africa, with a special focus on investment opportunities in Nigeria.
To that effect, a high-level delegation from the dual island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis has paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to promote bilateral co-operation in key sectors.
Leading the delegation is the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, who has emphasised the historical and economic connection between the Caribbean and Africa.
He told newsmen that they were working to inspire Nigerian businesses and investors to explore opportunities in the Caribbean, particularly in areas of mutual benefit.
“We are all connected by blood, and now it is time to strengthen those bonds through economic cooperation. This investment summit is about building partnerships that will drive development in both regions.
”By working with Nigerian firms, the Caribbean aims to enhance its agricultural sector and reduce reliance on food imports”, he said.
The key areas of focus for the initiative include agriculture and food security, which will boost food sovereignty.
Energy, logistics, transport, and trade are also on the agenda.
Education is another critical area, with discussions on knowledge exchange programmes and training opportunities.
President Tinubu told his guests that Africa was willing to widen the scope of her relations, adding that Nigeria is also willing to have additional frontiers.
“It’s a very great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and Nigeria in particular, to strengthen our bilateral relations and examine and exploit all the economic opportunities that is available to us so that we can achieve more for ourselves”, he emphasised.
So far, the delegation has engaged with multiple Nigerian firms, government officials, and business leaders, presenting investment prospects in St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean.
