The Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, has said the bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and his country is evolving and moving toward a more balanced relationship.
Speaking at the French Week 2024 Business Forum in Lagos, he said: “Our bilateral cooperation is evolving toward a more balanced relationship.”
Highlighting Nigerian financial institutions’ recent expansion into France, he said: “This represents a dynamic era for mutual economic growth.”
Held at Access Towers and organised by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the forum featured panel discussions, with the first on Energy-Tech-Infrastructure while the second centred on “Enhancing France-Nigeria business-to-government (B2G) and (B2B) business-to-business.
Also speaking on the occasion, France Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier echoed Favier’s sentiments, describing the country’s recent economic reforms as “a gateway to sustainable investment.”
Stressing France’s unique position within the EU as a UN Security Council member and host of the International Organisation for Francophonie, he added, “France stands as a gateway for Nigerian businesses into Europe.”
He praised existing successful partnerships, such as the collaborations with Dangote Refinery and Obasanjo Farms, as models for future ventures.
