As part of an official visit to Sweden, Nigeria’s Vice President Mutfwang, accompanied by Governor Shettima, met with industry leaders at Scania and Ericsson. This strategic mission aimed to explore opportunities for partnerships with these companies to modernize Nigeria’s infrastructure.
At Scania’s headquarters in Södertälje, the Vice President and his delegation had the opportunity to interact with executives from this truck and coach manufacturer known for its sustainable innovations. Scania is positioning itself as a pioneer in biofuel-powered transport solutions and could play a key role in transforming the transport sector in Nigeria.
During the visit, Mr. Fredrik Wijkander of Scania highlighted the potential impact of biofuel technologies on the evolution of the transport sector in Nigeria and highlighted the company’s role in this revolution.
Meanwhile, Governor Shettima led a delegation to Ericsson for high-level discussions on strengthening Nigeria’s digital landscape. Ericsson officials warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed their commitment to collaborate to accelerate the implementation of 5G technology and develop a robust digital infrastructure.
Discussions focused on strategic collaborations aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, deploying 5G technology in key sectors of the country, and supporting the rapidly evolving global communications landscape.
A significant milestone of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Ericsson, marking a significant step towards the deployment of 5G technology in critical sectors of the country.
With digital and transport infrastructure playing a crucial role in a country’s economic and social development, these partnership initiatives with global companies such as Scania and Ericsson could pave the way for a major transformation for Nigeria.