Nigeria: Uhuru Lauds Firm Trade Ties Between Kenya and Nigeria

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday said stronger trade ties among African countries helped nurture homegrown products that improve livelihoods. The Head of State said Kenya would continue easing trade requirements to enable other businesses from African countries to engage with local traders. President Kenyatta made the remarks at State House, Nairobi, when he bade farewell to outgoing Nigerian High Commissioner to Kenya, Mr Solomon Akintola. He cited last year's visit to Nigeria where he signed several trade agreements that have seen Kenyan companies export goods worth Sh2.4 billion to Nigeria while Nigeria sold goods worth Sh700 million to Kenya. President Kenyatta said that Kenya was keen to increase the number of trading partners adding that new business deals had been signed with Zambia, Tunisia, Angola and South Sudan. The high commissioner noted that cordial relations among the two countries' presidents had created a lush ground for business to thrive especially during his three year tour of duty. Areas of interest include agriculture, tourism, transport, oil, gas, security, immigration and trade.