Shettima commends Nigerians in Russia on patriotism

<p>He, however, expressed concern that Nigerians in Russia were experiencing difficulties due to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine.</p>, <span>Vice President Kashim Shettima meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum held at Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia Punch</span>, <h2>Vice President, Kashim Shettima has commended Nigerians in Russia for their patriotism and urged them to keep hope alive for a better Nigeria.</h2>, <p>Shettima made the commendation when members of the Nigerian Community in Russia met with him on the sideline of the 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit.</p>, <p>He said that the Federal Government is committed to the well-being of Nigerians and urged them to always be good ambassadors of their country.</p>, <p>Earlier, Prof. Maurice Okoli, President, Nigerian Community in Russia, appealed to the Federal Government to explore the opportunities provided by the Russia-Africa partnership forum to drive economic prosperity of the country.</p>, <p>The 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on Thursday and Friday.</p>, <p>While congratulating the Vice President on the outcome of the polls, Okoli said he would use his office to accomplish great things for Nigeria.</p>, <p>“We have high expectations from you and we believe you will be able to use your skills and expertise to make Nigeria a global success.</p>, <p>“We sincerely hope that the Vice President will use this opportunity to push forward Russia-Africa relations and specifically Russia-Nigerian economic cooperation.’’</p>, <p>In terms of Nigeria’s bilateral relationship and cooperation with Russia, Okoli appealed to the Federal Government to focus on oil and gas as well as the Ajaokuta steel complex,</p>, <p>He listed other areas to include agriculture and agro value chains, trade preference for the Nigerian producers and exporters, housing and road infrastructures and marine engineering and shipbuilding.</p>,