Commercial volume between Nigeria, the Philippines jump to $ 221 million in …

Mersole Mellojor, ambassador of the Philippines in Nigeria, states that the commercial volume among the countries grew from $ 47 million in 2023 to 221 million dollars in 2024.

The news agency of Nigeria (Nan) reports that Mellojor commented on the celebration of the 127th day of the independence of the Philippines, which was held on Thursday evening at the Abbuja Continental Hotel.

He added that the GNL (methane) represents over 90 % of the imports of the Philippines from Nigeria, which is considered a good development because Nigeria has contributed to satisfying the growing demand for energy sources in the Philippines.

According to him, for investments, we focus on the encouragement of the Filipine companies to collaborate with the counterparties in Nigeria to allow them to exploit the opportunities in the country for their expansion plans abroad.

“A promising area is the development of public transport systems that use sustainable energy sources and in the production of consumer products.

“Perhaps, the most concrete event of long -standing relationships between the two countries is our people. The Filipinos have been in Nigeria since its independence.

“Currently, we have about 4,000 Filipinos here who are engaged in various production capacity, oil and gas, hotels, restaurants and hospitality, education, medical services, among others.

“There are many who are married to the Nigerians. I would like to thank Nigeria for his welcoming and friendly attitude towards our citizens.

“Maybe not surprisingly, I read a few days ago that Nigeria is the most friendly country in the world for foreigners,” he said.

He observed that the Philippines host an even greater number of Nigerian citizens, which is about 10,000, most of which studies in various higher education institutes.

The correspondent said that the Nigerians were becoming popular in the Philippines in the areas of sport and entertainment in the same way that the soap opera Filipinos found a fan base in Nigeria.

Speaking, Mrs. Aduke Ogunmilua, senior consultant of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said: “Today it is a tribute to a nation that has sculpted her identity through courage, unity and resilience”.

He said that on June 12, 1898, he marked not only a declaration of independence but the birth of a proud and dynamic people.

‘”Which, over the decades, have built a nation that shines like a lighthouse of democracy, cultural wealth and economic vitality in the South -est Asian and beyond.

“Nigeria and the Philippines share a common vision for a right, peaceful and prosperous world.

“Our countries are bound by the values ​​of democracy, solidarity and inclusive development.

“Over the decades, our partnership has grown through trade, education, exchanges of people to people and, more recently, through a shared commitment for global peace and sustainable development.

“Today, we recognize the liveliness and resilience of the Philippine community all over the world, including the many who are contributing significantly to the fabric of the Nigerian society.

“Their diligence, optimism and cultural wealth continue to build bridges between our nations,” he said.

Nan reports that the high points of the evening were the Filipino cultural dance group, which performed their local dance to entertain guests and a game of drawing from the friendship lottery in which the guests won beautiful objects.

(Nan)

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