Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa.
The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday night in Lagos.
Sarai said the initiatives would strengthen health systems, expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and small businesses, while advancing climate resilience and deepening cooperation in governance.
He added that the initiatives would strengthen digital resilience and access to justice.
“Together they will help to build more inclusive and resilient institutions and economies across the region,” he said.
The secretary of state also announced that the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business would organise a Canada-Nigeria Business Conference in Lagos in June. (NAN)
