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Britain has said it will share skills, knowledge and expertise in security, energy and other sectors to help the Nigeria, further strengthening the traditional ties between the two governments.
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The United Kingdom government in a statement released Tuesday 13th October has pledged to support Nigeria’s stability and development in key areas which include security and energy.
UK’s Minister for Africa, Mr Grant Shapps while on a tour in Nigeria mid-October said that Britain has a trade relationship worth over £6 billion every year to her military cooperation against Boko Haram.
UK is providing a comprehensive package of support to Nigeria, including expanded military training and intelligence cooperation, anti-corruption capacity building and investigative support, and an annual development program worth £218 million, contributing to the increasing prosperity at the heart of a thriving trade relationship worth £6.1 billion per year.
Nigeria has had a good relationship with Britain and the latest move lauds the healthy ties that exist between the two countries.
