Nigeria and Russia agreed to revive and solidify the venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and Russia’s gas giant, Gazprom for the development of the Nigeria’s enormous gas potential and infrastructure.
President Muhammadu Buhari requested return of Russia on a government-to-government relationship for completion and commissioning of Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill. President Buhari’s request was accepted by President Vladimir Putin.
Russian government agreed to support the development of Nigeria’s rail infrastructure by constructing 1,400 kilometre track from Lagos to Calabar.