Nigeria may not develop unless ... 'Aliyu

NIGER State governor, Dr Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, has said developed country status being desired by Nigeria may not be actua-lised, unless it opens up and create excellent environment where other countries can come and assist through partnership.He said this when he received a delegation of the British parliament, who paid him a visit at the Government House, Minna, on Tuesday.Governor Aliyu said as the eyes of Africa, Nigeria needed to encourage other countries by providing the opportunity whereby people could come and invest, adding that this would enhance the development of the country.The governor, who expressed concern over the stereotype image of Nigeria held by some non-Nigerians, blamed the situation on lack of adequate knowledge of events happening in the country.In a press statement signed by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Mallam Danladi Ndayebo, a copy of which was made available to the Nigerian Tribune, the governor said many people only remembered Nigeria for Boko Haram and bomb attacks, stressing that although the country could not deny its security challenges, most parts of the country were peaceful.Earlier, the leader of delegation, Meg Hillier (MP), said they were in the state to consolidate the existing relationship between the United Kingdom and Nigeria and to partner with the state and northern region in tackling some of its challenges.
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