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General News of Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

US identifies Nigeria as key nation

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U.S. Consul General, Claire Pierangelo has stated that Nigeria's entrepreneurs are very important to the economic development of West Africa.

Speaking at a capacity-building seminar, Ms. Pierangelo stated that the population trend in Nigeria means that the country would experience a wide-ranging global repercussion.

“If Nigeria is successful, its extremely young population will represent a tremendous source of productive labour and an extremely attractive market for a variety of products and services. Its success will be Africa’s success and the world will also benefit from the creativity and resourcefulness of its people.

“That is why the government of the United States cares so deeply about supporting entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Right now, according to sources, small to medium-sized enterprises run by entrepreneurs create about eighty –five per cent of all jobs in this country.

“We are therefore committed to working with you and our local partners, including the Tony Elumelu Foundation, to help you maximize opportunities to use your drive and skills to create a better Nigeria for all of us,” she added.