Kano to strengthen economic ties with Tunisia
The Kano State Government says it plans to strengthen economic ties with the Republic of Tunisia toward harnessing the full potential of the state.
Gov. Abba Yusuf, stated this when he received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohsen Antit, along with a high-powered delegation of government officials and business leaders in Kano.
This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sanusi Bature in Kano on Tuesday.
Bature said that the visit coincided with Tunisia-Nigeria Multi-sectoral Economic Forum, aimed at fostering deeper collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, culture, and trade.
“Welcoming the delegation at Government House, Kano, Yusuf reaffirmed Kano’s position as a leading commercial hub in sub-Saharan Africa.
“He emphasized the state’s commitment to building mutually beneficial partnerships, describing Tunisia’s engagement with Kano as a significant step toward strengthening bilateral trade, particularly in agriculture, where both regions hold immense investment potential.
“The governor said that Kano will partner with Tunisia in the areas of garment production, dairy processing, and dyeing industries, leveraging the expertise and resources of both regions to drive economic growth.
“To facilitate business interactions, the governor directed the state’s Ministry of Investment, Commerce, and Industries, along with the Ministry of Agriculture, to organize an exhibition showcasing Kano’s economic strengths to the Tunisian delegation,” he said.
Yusuf also highlighted the strategic importance of the Kano Dry Port in advancing international trade.
He said that local businesses were preparing to begin importing goods from Tunisia through the facility, a move expected to boost cross-border commerce.
“Expressing gratitude for Tunisia’s hospitality toward 17 Kano entrepreneurs who recently visited the country for business engagements, Governor Yusuf assured that Kano would reciprocate by providing a welcoming environment for Tunisian investors.
“To further solidify this partnership, he instructed the Managing Director of the Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (KAN-INVEST) to accompany the ambassador on a tour of key economic sites across the state,” he said.
In his remarks, Antit commended Kano’s economic potential and lauded the warm reception accorded to his delegation.
He reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to strengthening long-term partnerships with the state and expressed optimism about the productive discussions held with Kano’s business community and government agencies.
The visit concluded with both parties expressing confidence in a stronger Kano-Tunisia relationship, paving the way for increased trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
