Recession: Republic of Ireland seeks stronger ties with Nigeria

Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Sean Hoy

The Republic of Ireland has called for stronger ties that will enable it to help Nigeria overcome the current economic recession.

This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Mr Samuel Olowookere, the Deputy Director, Press, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

According to Olowookere, the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Sean Hoy, made the call when he visited the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, in Abuja.

He quoted Hoy as saying that the call became necessary to enable Nigeria benefit from the Irish experience.

“We are encouraged by the determined efforts of this government to diversify the economy, to invest in agriculture and other areas, to lessen dependence in oil and import and pull the economy out of recession.

“We need to renew our relationship with Nigeria to see if there is anything we can do to help or share from our experiences,’’ he quoted Hoy as saying.

The ambassador further called for a renewed social partnership to tame rampant cases of labour unrest occasioned by the dwindling economy.

According to the diplomat, tough times often give rise to adverse labour relations.