Peter Obi visits Canadian High Commission, seeks stronger Nigeria-Canada partnership

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Peter Obi visits Canadian High Commission, seeks stronger Nigeria-Canada partnership

Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi called for a stronger partnership between Nigeria and Canada during his visit to the Canadian High Commission. He discussed trade, investment, economic development, and the need to increase women's participation in politics. Obi emphasized the importance of strengthening Nigeria's democratic institutions and expressed hope for continued engagement with Canada's diplomatic and business community.

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