ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Federal Capital Territory Administration has revealed plans to partner with Finland to advance infrastructure, agriculture, and urban management in Abuja.
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made this announcement on Tuesday during a visit by Finland’s Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, Sanna Selin.
The meeting centred on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring technical partnerships in line with the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda.
Highlighting Abuja’s rapid growth, Wike said the FCT is eager to learn from international partners.
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“As a city, we are willing to cooperate with cities in other countries to see how we can partner in terms of infrastructure and agriculture.
“You have already mentioned your willingness to provide support in infrastructure development, smart city technology, and green energy. We are very willing to partner with you in these areas,” he said.
The minister also assured the diplomatic community of improved security in the territory, stressing the government’s commitment to providing a safe environment for international collaborators.
A key topic of discussion was modernising waste management systems.
Wike invited Finnish firms with expertise in environmental technology to engage with the FCT.
“It would be a pleasure for us to have a discussion on waste management with any firm that has the right capacity to manage our waste; that is very key for us,” he added.
In response, Selin welcomed the opportunity, noting that Finland and Nigeria had strengthened cooperation in recent months.
“Finland is one of the most digitised countries in the world, and we have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria on digitalisation and innovation.
“We are also very advanced in water and waste management technologies, as well as circular economy solutions,” she said.
The ambassador expressed optimism that Finland’s expertise could be applied in Abuja through concrete projects, boosting both technical and economic collaboration between the two nations.
Meanwhile, Wike recently called for closer collaboration with Japan to accelerate FCT development, highlighting priority areas including urban planning, education, and agriculture.