The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Jumoke Oduwole, has said that Nigeria is not worried by the policies of the recently sworn-in President Donald Trump of the United States of America.
Oduwole stated this recently during an interview with the Washington Post at the sideline of the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos.
According to her, Nigeria looked forward to dealings with the Trump administration and was not worried about the potential disruptions posed by his unorthodox foreign policy.
“For us, it’s Nigeria first, it’s Africa first. We see this more in terms of opportunities. We’re not afraid; we’re not panicked,” she said.
Relationship with China
With the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, Oduwole said Nigeria would not engage in any divisive bloc politics as it is open to partnerships with both “old and new friends.”
“There are many interests competing for Nigeria and for Africa’s attention,” she said,…
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