Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s bilateral relations with the Republic of Poland.
Shettima made the remark on Thursday while hosting Krzysztof Gawkowski, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said Nigeria remains open to business partnerships in defence cooperation, agriculture, the digital economy, and other sectors where Poland has comparative advantages.
The Vice President stated, “There is room for improved relations between our two countries.”
Shettima told the Polish delegation that Nigeria had created a more conducive environment for foreign investment under President Tinubu’s administration.
“Since assuming office over two years ago, President Tinubu has unlocked the full potential of the Nigerian economy,” he said.
Shettima noted that the administration had liberalised the foreign exchange market and removed the subsidy on petroleum products to stabilise the economy.
He added, “We have harmonised our tax laws so that companies coming into Nigeria will not be overtaxed.”
The Vice President explained that the reforms were designed to attract investors and deepen cooperation in critical sectors between both countries.
He described Nigeria as a leader in ship-building, the maritime economy, defence production, the digital economy, and several other strategic sectors.
“There is room for enhanced mutually beneficial business relations between Nigeria and Poland,” he said.
Shettima stressed that Nigeria prefers partnerships based on mutual benefits rather than dependence on foreign aid.
He described Poland as one of Europe’s most progressive and strategic nations with vast opportunities for collaboration.
The Vice President assured the Polish government of Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors of the economy.
Earlier, Gawkowski described Nigeria as Poland’s most strategic partner on the African continent.
He said Nigeria possesses enormous demographic strength and technological potential for long-term cooperation with Poland.
The Polish Deputy Prime Minister expressed optimism that the visit would open a new chapter of cooperation in the economy, innovation, and digitisation.
He added that both countries could build stronger partnerships capable of driving sustainable development and technological advancement.
