By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, said the country is committed to working with incoming administration of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Ambassador stated this in his address at the 75th independence anniversary ceremony of the Israel statehood on Tuesday night in Abuja.
The event was organized by the Israeli Embassy to commemorate the birth of the modern state of Israel and democracy since the official declaration by Ben Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister on May 14, 1948.
“We are excited to work with the president-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, in his administration to advance these issues and many more.
“For 60 years, Israel and Nigeria worked together in many different fields, in recent years Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (I-FAIR) has been flagship of our programs.
“The first two editions of the the program for Nigerian entrepreneurs provided young Nigerians mentorship and tools needed to take their ideas from theories to practical.
“Many I-FAIR graduates now have various businesses with fellow Nigerians contributing to economic growth of this country. Our third edition of I-FAIR is launched today, we want young Nigerian entrepreneurs and innovators to apply.
“At the end of this year, we shall hold our first technology investment conference in Abuja, to bring together our technology experts from both countries.”
Freeman described Israel as a world leader in agro-based technology and water management through innovative approach in climate change, saying the country would hold its maiden agric, water and climate change technology conference in 2024.
The envoy assured that such initiatives through commitment and deeper bilateral relations with Nigeria would ensure brighter future for the young generation and even, those yet unborn.
The ambassador noted that since independence, Israel has built modern technology and innovation in agriculture, cyber, health, education, homeland security, and many more that top lead globally.
The envoy assured that such initiatives through commitment and deeper bilateral relations with Nigeria would ensure brighter future for the young generation and even, those yet unborn.
High point of the event which attracted notable personalities from all walks of life was the grand by Israeli performance group tagged “Tararam drum and dance sensation”.
