- Hon. Benjamin Kalu optimistic about President Tinubu’s inauguration of Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum, foreseeing stronger economic ties
- Kalu reaffirms House of Representatives’ commitment to fostering economic cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, expressed optimism regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent inauguration of the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. Kalu believes this event will strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands.
He reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to fostering economic cooperation, friendship, and bonds between Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Kalu emphasized that both countries can pursue common objectives and closer diplomatic goals to achieve their people’s prosperous, sustainable, and peaceful future.
The Deputy Speaker said: “On the Occasion of the Birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
“It is with great pleasure and honour that I stand before you today to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. On behalf of the House of Representatives and the people of Nigeria, I extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty on this auspicious occasion.
“The Netherlands holds a special place in the hearts of Nigerians. Our countries have a long friendship and cooperation history rooted in mutual respect and admiration. Over the years, the Netherlands has steadfastly supported Nigeria’s development efforts, particularly in trade, agriculture, water management, and renewable energy.
“Just yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, a platform designed to unite leaders from both nations’ conglomerates and organizations, with a specific focus on promoting collaboration and partnerships in the fields of agriculture and water management. This has set a new tone and foundation for stronger economic ties between countries.
“Evidently, Mr. President’s administration is committed to enhancing and will continue to implement various reforms to create a business-friendly environment through measures such as cleaning up the foreign exchange market for transparent and seamless business transactions, removing fuel subsidies, and allowing foreign companies to repatriate profits through the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“As we celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, let us reaffirm our commitment to deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Together, we can work towards a more prosperous, sustainable, and peaceful future for our people. Happy birthday to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander.”
Kalu also commended the Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Wouter Plomp, for his numerous efforts in ensuring that the economic relationship between both countries permeated.
“I hereby extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Wouter Plomp for his tireless efforts in strengthening the diplomatic ties between our nations, his steadfast support for economic cooperation, and his dedication to promoting a spirit of friendship and understanding between our people. His exceptional leadership and vision have been instrumental in deepening our bilateral relations, and I wish to express my sincere appreciation for his outstanding service,” Hon. Kalu said.