During the encounter, Governor Lawal gave the Swedish Ambassador his word that his government is prepared to support cooperation and sustainable development in a number of fields.
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has stated that the state government is willing to work with Sweden in a number of areas, such as mining, agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, and education.
Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor of Zamfara State’s spokesperson, revealed in a statement released on Sunday that the Swedish ambassador’s visit enabled the two sides to hold bilateral discussions.
The statement claims that Governor Lawal has made up his mind to look into every avenue of luring in foreign funding and assistance from allies abroad.
Annika Hahn-Englund, the ambassador of Sweden, was received by Governor Dauda Lawal last week in his Abuja office.
The meeting’s objectives were to establish long-lasting ties, foster cooperation and partnerships in vital economic sectors, and carry out game-changing initiatives for the benefit of Zamfara State and its citizens.
“At the meeting, Governor Lawal assured the Swedish Ambassador of his administration’s readiness to promote collaboration and sustainable development across various sectors.
“Sweden has expressed interest in partnering with Zamfara State to build long-term relationships and implement transformative projects for the state’s people in Nigeria.”
Furthermore, the Ambassador pledged to offer Zamfara technical expertise in responsible mining practices, modern agricultural techniques, renewable energy infrastructure, and support in improving education and healthcare services
