By advancing partnerships with Australian mining companies, we can enhance job creation
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has called for strategic partnerships with Australia and Rwanda to enhance women’s representation, governance, security, and mining in Nigeria.
Kalu made the appeal during separate meetings on Thursday with Australian and Rwandan delegations led by Leilani Bin-Juda and Christophe Bazivamo, respectively, at the National Assembly, Abuja.
Acknowledging Australia’s mining expertise, Kalu said, “By advancing partnerships with Australian mining companies, we can enhance job creation, boost local economies, and ensure that our natural resources contribute to the overall development of Nigeria.”
He also urged Australian support for Nigeria’s constitutional review on gender equality and human rights.
Addressing Rwanda’s delegation, Kalu praised its record on gender representation, noting, “Your nation’s exemplary progress provides a valuable model for us to learn from.”
Bazivamo proposed enhanced cooperation in lawmaking, oversight, and parliamentary technology.
Bin-Juda reiterated Australia’s interest in mining and investment and confirmed plans for a joint mining project with Nigeria’s Ministry of Mines and Steel.