strengthening bilateral tie in area of Science and technology to tackle
security challenges in the country.
The deal was reached yesterday, when the France Ambassador to Nigeria
Denys Gauer paid a courtesy call on the minister of Science and
Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu in Abuja.
Dr. Onu disclosed that Science and Technology is a major focus of this
administration’s commitment to make positive impact on the people of
Nigeria. He expressed his appreciation on the existing relationship
between Nigeria and France.
Earlier, the France Ambassador to Nigeria Denys Gauer, said that the
visit is to prepare ground for negotiation and the signing of
cooperation in space activities. Mr Gauer noted that French government
is committed to developing space activities in developing activities.
The Ambassador also disclosed that the French President is scheduled to
visit Nigeria this month for regional summit which is expected to bring
out ideas on how to improve security, space and satellite activities to
all the stakeholders
The Submit, according to the Ambassador, is expected to provide the
framework for activities like training and exchange of ideas. According
to the Ambassador the first regional summit was held in Paris two years
ago.
He reaffirmed commitment of French government to develop space
activities and security in develop countries
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