The Envoy said that it was imperative for such Nigerians to use
their knowledge for the development of their country, as well as
strengthening ties with the Russians.
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The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Nikolay Udovichenko, on Saturday announced that the Nigerian and Russian Governments plan to sign an agreement for the establishment of a multifunctional scientific research nuclear centre in Nigeria.
Udovichenko, who disclosed this in
Lagos at this year’s Alumni Congress of the Soyuznik Alumni Association
in Nigeria, said that the Nigerian and Russian governments had been
negotiating for the centre’s establishment.
The
theme of the congress was “Harnessing The Potentials of the Nigerian
Graduates of Higher Institutions of former USSR States”.
``Bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Russia is blessed with huge potential in every avenue.
``Nuclear energy development is another area with good prospects for our two countries’ cooperation.
``This
June, we expect to sign a bilateral agreement for the establishment of a
multifunctional scientific centre in Nigeria,’’ he said.
The
Envoy also said that his government was working at reactivating its
Trade Representation in Nigeria, to further promote trade and economic
relations between the two countries.
Udovichenko,
who said that thousands of Nigerians had over the years benefited from
quality education in Russia, also announced his government’s plan to
sustain the scholarship programme for more Nigerians.
The
Envoy said that it was imperative for such Nigerians to use their
knowledge for the development of their country, as well as strengthening
ties with the Russians.
President of Soyuznik and Chairman of the ceremony, Otunba Henry Ajomale,
said that the association was made up of academicians, medical doctors,
engineers, diplomats, political administrators and heads of
professional organizations trained by the Russian government.
Ajomale
expressed the gratitude of the beneficiaries to the countries that
formed the former Soviet Union for bequeathing a lasting legacy, with
which they could contribute to the development of Nigeria.
``We
should not forget to celebrate our common heritage as beneficiaries of a
unique programme by the former Soviet Government that gave us the
opportunity to become what we are today,’’ he said.
The
Soyunik Alumni Association of Nigeria, is the association of Nigerian
graduates trained by the the Former Soviet Union and Commonwealth of
Independent States(CIS).
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