River State governor arrives in Accra

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 is in line with already existing co-operation between the two countries, adding that Lagos 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 of 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 is a lot Ghana could learn from his laudable experience and hoped 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 Oketchuku, Nigerian High Commissioner.