Madame Emmanuelle Blatman, France’s Ambassador to Nigeria, has said the French government is ready to collaborate with the Kwara State government, even as she lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his understanding of contemporary issues of sustainable development.Information Guide Nigeria
The envoy said her country was planning to approve investments in various businesses at the reserve and Kwara economy by at least 10 French firms.
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In her words: “We want to acknowledge that we have been working on a project dedicated to the Lata Grazing Reserve. A committee will meet in February, in Paris, at the French Treasury to formally award a grant dedicated to the development of the grazing reserve.
“More than 10 French companies have been successfully mobilised into all necessary and complementary areas such as pasture improvement, animal feeding, veterinary and medicinal animal help; bovine genetics and reproduction; as well as milk production and processing with a leading milk-producing company around the world.”NYSC portal
According to her, the committee will work on the feasibility study ahead of contract signing, and the implementation will start in 2024.
She commended the governor and his team for pursuing growth for the state.
Signifying interest in partnering Kwara on some of its key projects like Innovation Hub, Visual Arts Centre, digital literacy, and cultural development, including promotion of French language in local schools and exchange programme that may see some Kwarans go to France.
“We are aware of different projects that your government has initiated. If you need any partnership that you would like us to work on, we will be very happy to do so; things like cinematography, filmmaking, fashion, and all those cultural things.JAMB Result
