By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja
Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, says the collaboration between his country and Nigeria on raw material for beauty products should be strengthened to enhance investments in the country.
The envoy made this known during the sidelines of the ongoing Beauty West Africa (BWA) exhibition in Lagos.
According to Khan, the collaboration is a win win situation where the exchange of goods and services is the bedrock of the relationship of Nigeria and Pakistan.
He said, “Nigeria has got a lot of stuff available in terms of raw materials for the beauty products, hence the need for collaboration. Pakistani investors can come and make investments over here. They can establish some small manufacturing units, which in turn both countries can benefit from this kind of joint ventures and joint collaboration, so it has to be a win win situation for both sides.”
The envoy also noted that the existing cultural similarities between both countries for ages had created the platform for the exchange at the BWA show. He met with the representatives of Pakistani companies, NAFDAC, United Bank for Africa, as well as legal practitioners and clearing agents on the ease to do business in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, this is the 7th edition of the beauty show and is termed as the biggest of its kind in recent times, more than 300 exhibitors from 52 countries are in attendance. These countries include Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Korea, Egypt, China, India, Europe, the Middle East, and South America amongst others.
Furthermore, some Pakistani exhibitors lauded the organisers of the exhibition for creating a platform for about 52 countries to showcase their beauty products in Nigeria. According to them the platform has provided opportunities to connect and network with one another. Some of the highlights if the event were beauty conferences, seminars with demonstrations, as well as showcase beauty products. It is free-to-attend.
