Video: Tinubu lauds foreign schoolmate for collaborating with Nigeria

Abdullateef Fowewe

At the launch of tractors and other equipment for Nigeria’s Agricultural Mechanisation Programme on Monday, President Bola Tinubu warmly showcased his schoolmate and neighbour, Alex, emphasising their shared history and the fruitful collaboration between Nigeria and Belarus.

Video link: https://x.com/DailyEconews/status/1937158896910467250?t=bAdfY7-I7CyzjDljdy_CSg&s=19

Speaking at the event, Tinubu remarked, “Alex was my very good neighbour and went to the same school with me in Chicago. Never did we dreamt that I will be this position as the president of Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Alex will be a successful businessman from Belarus to bring about a very successful collaboration and bilateral relationship that will promote economic prosperity and future of our two countries.”

The president expressed his gratitude, saying, “Alex, thank you very much for everything. I believe our university will be very, very proud that we are doing this year today.”

This launch marks a significant step in Nigeria’s drive to modernise its agricultural sector through mechanisation, with international partnerships playing a crucial role in fostering economic growth and food security.