“Our greatest strength is our people. Our strength lies in the capacity of Nigerian youths,” President Tinubu said.
These were the statements of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, during his visit to Qatar over the weekend where he signed bilateral agreements to improve and welcome investors in strengthening the economy of the Nation.
He went on to vouch for the human resources and vibrancy of the youths of the country – “They have energy, talent, and self-belief. They are quality partners for the Qatari industry. They are educated and reliable, and they are proactively seeking to add value wherever they are.
“We have seen clearly the rapid pace and thorough quality of Qatar’s development process. It is impossible not to be moved by what you have accomplished. The leadership in the country has proven its mettle, and we are here to gain deeper insight.”
“There is nowhere in the world where you will find return on investment at the level of what you will see in Nigeria. A massive market of over 200 million skilled Nigerians, always industrious and ready to work.
“We are faced with some short-term turbulence at the moment, but we have a government today that reflects the dynamism and talent of the Nigerian people”.
The Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness, Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, reiterated that Qatar is open to President Tinubu’s investment drive.
He recalled that he was in Nigeria in 2019 due to his belief that Nigeria is an important and strategic ally on its own and within the context of its role in regional affairs.
“I have no doubt about the great capacity of the Nigerian people. Everywhere in the world, they are known for their brilliance and hard work,” he said.
“We only need to ensure that this is happening inside of Nigeria rather than outside. The investments we have made around the world have been very fruitful”.
This is because we take our time and study opportunities before we invest in the commonwealth of our people. It is not my money. The money we invest belongs to the future generations of Qatar.
“Mr. President, I am very encouraged by your actions and your passion to create new opportunities. We are very open to this, and follow-up is everything at this point”.
“The will is there for both of us, but we must follow up. I will send a team of officials to Nigeria after Ramadan, and we will advance discussions on what some of the actionable investment opportunities are.”
