Tinubu has called for stronger Nigeria–Denmark ties on livestock, education, and youth development as he hosts Queen Mary Elizabeth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for expanded cooperation between Nigeria and Denmark in the areas of livestock development, education, and agribusiness, as he hosted Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday.
Receiving the Danish monarch, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time in her role as Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)—President Tinubu highlighted the potential of Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy to generate employment, enhance food security, and reduce rural poverty.
Reiterating that the livestock sector holds promise despite the friction between farmers and herders, the President said, “We can convert that friction into structured economic opportunity and provide education pathways—even for farmers and herders. We can stabilise communities, grow our food systems, and lift millions out of poverty.”
The meeting was co-hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and formed part of a broader diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s development partnerships with Denmark, particularly in light of Queen Mary’s interest in green economy, women’s enterprise, child health, and educational exchange.
President Tinubu welcomed further Danish collaboration in areas such as veterinary health, sustainable agricultural practices, and knowledge transfer, and expressed optimism that such initiatives could help address security and development challenges, especially those linked to rural livelihoods.
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