The federal government yesterday signed eight partnership agreements with the United Kingdom (UK) valued at about N589 billion (£272.6 million) to boost governance, climate change, education, health, and the economy.
The programme implementation agreements signed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, and the UK Charge d’ Affaires, Cynthia Rowe, committed both countries to collaboration in those critical sectors.
Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Bagudu expressed appreciation for the UK government’s support, describing it was a significant show of friendship.
He said the timing of the implementation agreement was significant given the downward trend of world economies, noting that “Many economies in the world are going through turbulent times”, and that “Nigeria and the UK are not exceptions.”
The minister praised the UK’s spirit of partnership, which enabled it to support other countries despite its economic challenges. Bagudu noted that some agreements would benefit more than Nigeria, explaining that they deal with global issues.
