Nigeria and India agree deeper ties in maritime security, counter-terrorism

Nigeria and India on Sunday agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime security, intelligence and counter-terrorism during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the West African nation. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Nigeria in 17 years. President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking investment from some of the world’s major economies. Modi arrived in the capital Abuja on Saturday night and met Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.On Sunday, the two leaders also discussed economic development, defence, healthcare and food security, a joint statement said. In view of the growing threats in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, the two countries agreed to take coordinated action to protect maritime trade routes and combat piracy. .Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, to develop its economy and create employment opportunities.On the sidelines of the G20 summit last year, Nigeria said it had secured about $14 billion in commitments from Indian investors, including Jindal Steel and Power, which has pumped $3 billion into Nigeria’s steel sector. What is the commitment? There are over 200 Indian companies operating in Nigeria. Nigeria, Modi was scheduled to travel to Brazil this year to attend the G20 summit.