BY PETER USMAN

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has advocated for strengthened collaboration between Nigeria and Norway in key areas, including tax transparency goals, debt restructuring efforts, and climate finance partnerships.

Uzoka-Anite made the move at a strategic bilateral meeting with Norwegian Deputy Minister of International Development, Ms. Stine Renate Håheim, on the sidelines of the 2025 UN meetings in New York at the weekend.

In a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, this attempt is part of Nigeria’s proactive engagement with global development partners.

“Specifically, she explored opportunities for partnership under NORAD’s ‘Energy for Development’ platform, which aligns with Nigeria’s goals for sustainable energy development and climate resilience,” the statement read in part.

The meeting underscores Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging international partnerships to drive economic growth, improve governance, and achieve sustainable development.