ABUJA, June 24 (MENA) - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen ties with Denmark in livestock development, agribusiness, and educational cooperation.

Tinubu made the remarks at the State House while receiving Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark, who is visiting Nigeria as Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported.

This is the Danish queen’s first visit to Nigeria.

Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the need to expand Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy to ensure food security and tackle poverty.

He said the sector holds vast potential for job creation and rural growth, especially with Nigeria’s rapidly growing population.

The Nigerian president expressed optimism that investment, education, and modernization will help curtail the protracted herder-farmer conflicts in the country.

“We can stabilize communities, grow food systems, and lift millions out of poverty,” Tinubu said.

Meanwhile, Queen Mary said her visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and explore investment in green energy, women-led businesses, and child health initiatives.

The Danish queen emphasized the importance of enhancing cultural and educational exchanges between Denmark and Nigeria.

She also praised the Nigerian first lady’s efforts to empower women and families through the Renewed Hope Initiative Program. (MENA)

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