Abuja – Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, signed six agreements to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
The statement said that the signing of the agreements on trade, finance and judicial matters was witnessed by President Muhammadu Buhari and Crown Prince of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to the statement, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and the UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Obaid Attayar signed the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement.
It stated that the Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr Okechukwu Enelamah signed the Agreement on Trade Promotion and Protection with the UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
The statement said that Nigeria’s Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and his counterpart in the UAE, Sultan Bin Saeed Albadi signed the judicial agreements on extradition and transfer of sentenced persons.
It added that the judicial agreements also include mutual legal assistance on criminal matters and mutual legal assistance on criminal and commercial matters, which includes recovery and repatriation of stolen wealth.
Speaking at a reception after the signing of the agreements, President Buhari reiterated his commitment to fighting corruption and restoring Nigeria’s dignity in the comity of nations.
He urged all Islamic countries to support the fight against terrorism in Nigeria and denounce the atrocities of Boko Haram as un-Islamic and against the teachings of the Holy Prophet.
In his remarks, Crown Prince Zayed Al Nahyan, said that the relationship between Nigeria and the UAE would be strengthened by President Buhari’s visit and the signing of the agreements.
