Minister of state for Trade and Investment, Samuel Ortom, has described South Africa as Nigeria's big brother even as he praised South African businessmen for investing in Nigeria.

A statement, signed by the Press Secretary to the minister, Mathew Haruna, said the minister made the remark while receiving South African business delegation led by the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria His Excellency kingsley Mamabolo in his office.

'The Minister who referred to South Africa as Nigeria's big brother lauded the South African Business Community for adopting the Local content principle of investment in their approach to investment in Nigerian,' the release read in part.

The release quoted the minister as saying: "Life is complementary and God in his wisdom choose to endow individuals, companies and nations differently, in certain aspects of life so that we will continue to need one another."

The minster called on the South African business men to participate in the Nigeria oil and Gas Forum between the 20th and 21st of September 2012.

'Earlier, the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Kingsley Mamabolo who led the delegation to the Ministry had said that the Business Delegation was in Nigeria to look at the possibility of working out a relationship that will lead to more improved economic climate between the two countries. He expressed his believe that progressive relationship will be of great benefit to the people of both countries and that such relationship will ultimately lead to the progress of the African continent,' the release added.

'Mr. Mamabolo was accompanied on the visit by the Chairman and Chief Executive of Ohambo ltd, a renown business catalyst in South Africa, Mr. Zweli Nkosi. Mr. Nkosi is also accountable for the hugh success of Royal Bafuken Holdings (RBH), company reputed for the second largest Platinum mines in the world. The Businessman assured that the South African approach to business investment in Nigeria will continue to be in line with the principle of non negotiable local content. He also observed the need for the South African Business Community to be adequately guided by the Ministry on their operations in Nigeria.'

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Since when?

If nobody talks about you.....

obviously, the guy is very right!

At last, the wind of self-deceit has gone.
Wellcome! the wind of reality.

All na marketing strategy

Dumb f.uck. Whatever happened to our pride as a nation?Like Nigerians do not have investment in S.A.!!! Even though it is the obvious truth, should we be condescending to attract more investors from S.A?proverbial Esau selling "birthright" to Jacob.
This minister should run to the market and price cassava flakes than spewing this cow dung.
Nigeria is the window of Africa to the world and it shall remain so.
Death to visionless,bigoted and missionless leaders!!!!!!

On a lighter note, I'll assume it was a Freudian slip!!.

you know what they say: GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY, GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL!
south africa has chosen to grow up.

we accept.....since those boko haram don expose out naked yansh to the world.....South-Africa you are welcome

what are nigerias investments in SA? Which nigerian companies are there?

Believe me this is the threshold of insanity. SA may have competitive advantage in same areas of development but not in all. If SA is Nigeria's big brother then US and Britain become our God and ancestor respectively. We are friendly competitors not big brother to any. I humbly disagree with you minister.

Olaolufred: At last, the wind of self-deceit has gone.
Wellcome! the wind of reality.

What is your definition of big brother?

No wonder MTN and other south african companies are misbehaving in nigeria! Big brother ko! Small uncle ni!

sambos994:


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Since when?

Since your citizens threaten to commit sucide if refused a south african visa

emilyone: obviously, the guy is very right!

your reasons ma'am

Naija officials and their Ranka Dede and Baba Rere attitude ehn!

If Somalia official comes. . .the same treatment will be meted on Somalia.

berem: No wonder MTN and other south african companies are misbehaving in nigeria! Big brother ko! Small uncle ni!

hahhahaahhahaha na soooo them dey riðe on our IQ like say we be muqu....why can't we empower our own companies that can give 'em a run for their gold and send this guys packing like for real?
Abi are they that fucking rich than us?damn!

chrisxxx: Believe me this is the threshold of insanity. SA may have competitive advantage in same areas of development but not in all. If SA is Nigeria's big brother then US and Britain become our God and ancestor respectively. We are friendly competitors not big brother to any. I humbly disagree with you minister.

Of course the white man is your God. What makes you think you can compare Nigeria to USA or UK ?

As a matter of fact I think Africa would be way better off if it is re-colonized by the white man.

I hope Rossikk doesn't find this thread, otherwise, he'll tear it apart....

Well....in my opinion SA businesses in Nigeria doesn't matter because there is thing called.....wait for it....nationalization. So we kind of have an advantage. And say we don't want MTN or Shoprite anymore, it will affect SA. We're their biggest costumer. What this minister is saying is nonsense. Also, what has SA done for us diplomatically?

Texas_R:

What is your definition of big brother?

Olaolufred: At last, the wind of self-deceit has gone.
Wellcome! the wind of reality.

I don't think you saw anything that looked like Big brother in my post above.
Ask whoever or wherever you saw it.

lekzy01:

When will u guys stop talking about price of garri while reasonable issue supposed to come out of ur mind.. The man said it right.

Trust Nigerians and their idoi*tic FOLLOW FOLLOW. As soon as one person start one nonesense the other idi*ots will toll along that part.

You see a local pepper girl too shouting DUH!

Someone is crying and typing LOL!

Someone is angry and puTting up LMAO.

People will just remain foo*lish irrespective of how you try to help them. The best thing is just to ignore them.

Back to the topic.
The ONLY thing Nigeri can use to show superiority to any other nation on this earth is their level of Corruption, Fraud, Lies, Deceit, Juju, Militancy, Bunkery and Rituals. Any other positive thing Nigeria can not boast to be anyone's big brother.

THE MINISTER IS 100% CORRECT.