The Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Mr KIM Pankyu, has promised to explore avenues of assisting Nigeria to tackle the security challenge in the country. He said this at a media parley in Abuja.
Pankyu, who had just spent about 50 days in Nigeria, pledged to work toward expanding the partnership between the two countries for mutual benefits.
He said that Korea had at different times offered capacity building programmes for the Nigerian military and other security agencies toward enhancing their capabilities.
He said that Nigeria remained a strong Korean partner in Africa, adding that the two countries can do more together.
He lauded the Federal Government for introducing reforms toward improving the business environment in the country.
He commended the Korean Culture Centre in Nigeria for playing significant roles in introducing Korean Culture to Nigerians, promising to provide opportunities to Nigerians to experience the Korean content.
Pankyu also promised to explore avenues of increasing study slots for Nigerians wishing to study in the Republic of Korea.
He said that the Korean Government had provided numerous support toward food self-sufficiency in Africa through various projects like the K-Rice Belt Initiative to enhance high yield and food security on the continent.
He said that they have signed Memorandum of Understanding with 10 African Countries to promote K-Rice Belt Projects. Nigeria’s joining this project is being discussed and when it is realised, it will surely contribute to its agriculture sector.
The Envoy said that the Korea-Africa Summit slated for June in Seoul, Korea, would help solidify the relationship between Korea and Africa and also Korea and Nigeria.
The inaugural Korea-Africa Summit is expected to be the largest international gathering. This reflect Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol’s commitment to fostering mutually, beneficial, sustainable and strategic partnership with Africa.
He said that Korean people were largely Super Eagles fans, as they enjoyed their superlative performance in international tournaments.