Saint Kitts and Nevis PM seeks stronger economic ties with Nigeria

By Kunle Sanni

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, has expressed a strong interest in fostering investments in agriculture and energy as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties between his country and Nigeria.

During a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Saturday, Dr. Drew emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean, calling Nigeria a key partner in this vision.

“I came here from Saint Kitts and Nevis, the CARICOM, the Caribbean, and we are seeking to establish greater ties between the Caribbean and our African brothers and sisters here, as we call it, the motherland,” Dr. Drew stated.

The Prime Minister highlighted agriculture and food security as primary areas of interest, aligning with President Tinubu’s emphasis on food sovereignty.

“We have contacted a number of firms here in Nigeria to consider coming to Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the wider Caribbean. We are looking at energy as well as logistics, transport, and trade. We have discussed a number of other areas, including education, but agriculture and energy remain key priorities at this particular time,” he added.

President Tinubu welcomed the initiative, emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new economic opportunities.

“It’s a great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and Nigeria in particular, to strengthen our bilateral relations and examine and exploit all the economic opportunities available to us so that we can achieve more for ourselves,” Tinubu said.