The Federal Government has revealed that the security situation in the country has improved in the last nine months due to concerted efforts to stem the tide of insecurity.
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this when he received the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Annika Hahn-Englund, in his office in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ozoya Imohimi, and made available to newsmen.
Tunji-Ojo hailed the historic relationship between Nigeria and Sweden, adding that Nigeria’s trade volume with the Kingdom of Sweden has risen over the years and is now valued at $183 million.
According to the Minister, Sweden is one of Nigeria’s important trade partners. In his words, “We value our relationship with Sweden. Trade relations since 1995 have been on the increase from US $29.6m.
“At the moment it is US $183m, which is a 6.7% annual increase in terms of trade volume. This shows that the collaboration and partnership are working because when your growth rate goes to about 6.97%, which is almost 7% per annum, it shows that the relationship is working.”
He further extolled the positive efforts of the government to improve the security situation and open Nigeria up for more international business and cooperation.
The Minister added that the Federal Government of Nigeria is doing a lot to make Nigeria a safer place for everyone living in the country. He said, “We are winning the war against terrorism and violent extremism.”
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According to the Minister, Nigeria is the best-kept secret in global investment, as he assured the Swedish envoy that investments from her country are safe and secure in Nigeria.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo further assured the Ambassador of more mutually beneficial collaborations in areas such as economics, business, and migration control.
Earlier in her remarks, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Annika Hahn-Englund, said the purpose of her visit to the ministry was to hear more about the priorities of the Ministry of Interior, get updates on the security situation in the country, and discuss Swedish investments in Nigeria.
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