The Government of Cross River State in line with its People’s First Mandate has expressed interest to partner the Russian Government in order to develop her solid mineral sector and to train scientific professionals in the area of solid mineral exploration and healthcare trainings.
This was disclosed by His Excellency Apostle Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State during a diplomatic cum business meeting which held today Tuesday 11th January 2025 with Mr Maxim Petrov, the Trade Commissioner of the Russian Federation,Nigeria and Senior Counselor Mr. Sergei Pliushchov at the Russian Embassy,Nigeria while he was in company of Dr Prince Michael Nku Abuo his Special Adviser on Intervention and Grant/State Coordinator AUDA/NEPAD.
In the Governor’s words: “ Cross River State has numerous and enormous mineral deposits,human resources and the best environment for business or leisure, this visit is a committment and an invitation to invite the Russian Government to partner with the state to develop these potentials”.
Mr Maxim Petrov, the Russian Trade Commissioner speaking on behalf of the Government and people of Russia assured His Excellency Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu of the Russian Government willingness to partner the state in the area of solid mineral survey,mapping, analysis, categorization and exploration, in addition free scholarship opportunities and accommodation in Russia too was provided for the state to send students for training in scientific fields, offers for training our health workers as well and for investors to build processing and refining plants in the state.
Dr Prince Michael Nku Abuo concluded the engagement by appreciating the Russian Government for the said opportunities and assured them of adequate support from His Excellency, Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu, the Executive Governor and the good people of Cross River State for the fruition of the partnership opportunities which will be mutually beneficial.
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