The Canadian Minister of International Trade, Mr. Ed Fast has urged the federal government to ensure that foreign investments in Nigeria are protected as part of efforts to further attract foreign direct investment into the country.

Speaking in Abuja at a Bi-National Trade Meeting, Mr. Fast, who led a trade mission to Nigeria, gave the assurance that the Canadian government will provide the necessary technology and expertise that can help developing countries advance and manage their natural resources responsibly while fostering prosperity, job creation, poverty reduction and good governance.

Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, who played host to Mr Fast, said Nigeria will continue to explore trade relations with friendly nations as part of federal government’s efforts to transform the nation’s economy.

He added that Nigeria is one of Canada’s largest trading partners in sub-Saharan Africa and the federal government will explore the strength inherent in the economies of both countries.