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The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering, Inuwa Garba, has called for improved collaboration between Nigeria and Taiwan in the fields of science, engineering, and technology, to drive development in Africa’s largest economy.
Garba stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the representative of the Taiwan mission, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, to the National Assembly, Abuja.
“We appreciate the long-standing relationship between Taiwan and Nigeria, which has evolved over the years. Taiwan is a significant partner in the socio-economic development of our country. Nigeria remains a land of opportunities, and we believe collaboration with Taiwan will bring mutual benefits.
“The whole world is facing economic challenges, and technology remains at the forefront of national development. We must leverage technological innovations to overcome our challenges and prosper. As a committee, we are open to partnerships and will work to ensure that such collaborations receive legislative backing.”
“Taiwan’s success story serves as an inspiration, especially considering that she lacks natural resources; yet has built a robust and competitive economy through investment in education, technology, and industrial development”, Garba stated.
In his words, Nigeria, despite its rich deposits of oil, gas, and minerals, still struggles with underdevelopment due to insufficient technological advancement.
He further stated that Nigeria’s agriculture, manufacturing, and energy sectors could benefit immensely from Taiwan’s technological expertise.
That said, the Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker assured the Taiwanese delegation that the parliament would play an active role in facilitating policy frameworks to encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries.
“We will not stop at just this meeting. Our committee will explore ways to institutionalise this partnership. We are committed to ensuring that our collaboration with Taiwan translates into real economic growth for Nigerians,” Garba assured.
In his remarks, Taiwan’s representative, Liu, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria.
“Taiwan has no natural resources, yet we have built a strong economy through investment in education, technology, and industrial development. We admire Nigeria’s vast resources and potential, and we believe a partnership between our two countries would be mutually beneficial,” Liu stated.
