Amaka Itegboje has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Ukraine to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Itegboje is to promote and enhance bilateral relations in trade, economy, cultural and scientific ties between Ukraine and Nigeria.
She will also support the development of international relations, the representation and perception of the interests of Ukraine and also ensure Consular protection to Ukrainian citizens and institutions.
She will promote closer relations between the two countries.
Amaka is a target-driven and result-oriented lawyer with extensive experience on a broad spectrum matters in Corporate and Commercial Transactions.
Year 2021 marks the 29th anniversary of Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Nigeria. The relationships between the two countries have developed quite well in recent years and both countries have enjoyed friendly and fruitful relations. Under the framework of international relations, Ukraine considers Nigeria an important strategic partner, especially in the area of trade and investments.
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Ukraine also considers Nigeria as its major partners in Africa and Nigeria considers Ukraine as its key partner in Europe and the world. The economic, trade and cultural ties between the two countries have developed for decades. Both countries have continued to invest efforts in strengthening their relations.
The willingness of Ukraine and Nigeria to deepen their relations in all spheres and wide range of mutual interests among representatives of business circles in both countries show that Ukraine-Nigeria relations will further develop with increasing economic content and Nigeria will remain one of the major partners of Ukraine in Africa.
Also, the presence of several Ukrainian companies in Nigeria shows the level of confidence the Ukraine government has in Nigeria.
“We are very pleased to see that more and more Ukrainian companies are looking for new opportunities in Nigeria. Ukraine is encouraging more of its companies to come to Nigeria and invest as well as establish partnerships with Nigerian companies. Ukraine is also encouraging Nigerian companies to come to Ukraine and explore different business opportunities,” Itegboje said.
