The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to broadening its longstanding strategic partnership with Japan, while calling for increased Japanese investment in key sectors of the Nigerian economy. With the ongoing reforms and improved investment environment, Nigeria offers enormous opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships. AdvertisementHe commended the Government of Japan for its consistent support towards Nigeria’s socio-economic development through technical cooperation, infrastructure development, healthcare, agriculture, education, disaster management, humanitarian assistance and capacity-building programmes. Advertisement“We want Japanese businesses to take advantage of the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. AdvertisementHe observed that the increase in Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves, the stabilisation of the naira against major foreign currencies and the improved macroeconomic environment have enhanced investor confidence and created a more favourable climate for business.