The Plateau State Government and the Republic of Namibia have begun discussions on a strategic partnership covering tourism, mining, wildlife conservation, livestock development and intra-African trade. This began during talks on Thursday when the Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Walde Natangwe Ndevashiya, visited Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
Ndevashiya described Plateau State as a true home of peace and tourism, noting its hospitality, favourable climate, and significant tourism potential. According to him, Namibia is seeking to expand cooperation with Nigerian states in key sectors.
The ambassador stated that Namibia is here to move from rhetoric to action, and that Africa must begin to trade meaningfully with itself, adding that Plateau State and Namibia can lead that process through practical cooperation across sectors.
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Governor Mutfwang described the engagement as a milestone in efforts to position Plateau State as a destination for investment and tourism development, recalling a 2012 visit to Namibia that influenced his administration’s interest in adopting best practices in wildlife conservation and tourism development. Mutfwang said Africa has the capacity to build strong economies through intra-African trade and strategic partnerships, adding that Plateau State was ready to take advantage of such collaborations.
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