Nigerian Business delegation in Ghana

Dr Peter Odili, Governor of the River State in Nigeria, is in the country at the head of a seven-member delegation to explore investment opportunities and promote co-operation between Ghana and Nigeria.

Dr Odili told newsmen on arrival that the delegation's agenda was in line with already existing co-operation between the two countries.

He said Abuja and Accra share cultural and economic ties and that the delegation's visit would explore more areas of co-operation especially eco-tourism.

Madam Hawa Yakubu, Minister for Tourism, met the delegation at the airport and noted that since Dr Odili assumed office he has been instrumental in the provision of free education and transportation for school children in his state, the head quarters of Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

She said there was a lot Ghana could learn from his laudable experience and expressed the hope that more areas would be identified for co-operation by the end of the delegation's visit.Also at the airport to meet the Dr. Odili were Alhaji Mustapha Ali Iddris, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mr Sam Okechuku, Nigerian High Commissioner.