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Plateau State, Bulgaria Seek Closer Economic Ties

Written by Godwin Duru

Plateau State Government and the Republic of Bulgaria have agreed to go into partnership in the areas of Agriculture, Information and Communications Technology, Education and Infrastructural development.

The agreement was reached when the Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yankovic V. Yordanov paid a courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor in Abuja.

Governor Mutfwang expressed readiness of the State Government to collaborate with Bulgarian companies not only in the area of agriculture, but in technical education, Information and Communication Technology, infrastructural development and scholarship for staff of the Plateau State University.

He explained that the gesture will boost the dwindling economic situation of the state and upgrade the Plateau State University to a reputable citadel of learning.

The governor explained that the state is endowed with favorable weather condition to grow different agricultural products, and appreciated the Bulgarian government for showing interest to collaborate with the government in areas of mutual benefit.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Nigeria, Yankovic V. Yordanov who spoke earlier, said the visit was to cultivate a conducive atmosphere for Bulgaria to partner with Plateau State in the area of agriculture.

Ambassador Yordanov said there are greater areas Plateau will collaborate with the Bulgarian companies to improve the economy of the state

He added that a team from his country will be in Nigeria in October, 2023 and will meet with Plateau State Chamber of Commerce to improve small scale businesses in the state.

REL/DORCAS GWANI JOS