FRANCE WANT TO STRENGTHEN ITS TRADING TIES WITH NIGERIA.

Foreign commercial and Economic Attractiveness Minister Olivier Becht stated that the French government is keen in expanding commercial ties with Nigeria in the area of agricultural exports.
Becht made this declaration over the weekend at the Food for Nations internet trading platform launch.

The digital trade platform was created by JR Farms with the goal of facilitating commerce between participants in the agriculture value chain and the French and European markets.

Becht expressed optimism that the platform’s introduction will greatly enhance economic links between France and Nigeria in the agricultural sector.

He said: “This platform marks a significant milestone in the ties between France and Nigeria. The agri-food industry stands as a beacon for cooperation between our two great nations.

Olawale Rotimi, the chief executive officer of JR Farms, characterized the occasion as a celebration of collaborations that had sparked expansion.

He said that the organization has partnered with two French businesses to provide best agriculture practices training to a chosen cohort.

Rotimi expressed hope that the Food for Nations platform will help Nigeria get access to the European market and mentioned that JR Farms and Air France are now negotiating to launch Nigeria’s first food shipment.

He said: “We want to collaborate with Nigeria and Africa. Already, we have these collaborations happening. Where we are seated here today is a product of collaboration. We want more of these collaborations and economic ties between Nigeria and France.”