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Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, has revealed that there are ongoing mega-projects in Guinea worth about $20 billion that Nigerian companies could participate in.

“As I speak to you, there is an ongoing mega multibillion-dollar project in Guinea, about $20 billion, that could be handled by Nigerian companies,” he said.

The envoy made this revelation while receiving in audience, a delegation from Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) who were at the embassy on a courtesy visit.

Cissoko highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two countries and expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to share information and foster greater collaboration. He said, “I know, with this new partnership, Nigerians will be aware of the projects and key into it.”

Cissoko also emphasised the economic benefits of the partnership, stating that Guinean businessmen often overlook Nigeria when seeking business opportunities.

“Our businessmen always go to India, Pakistan, and other Asian countries to look for $5m to $10m business opportunities that could be gotten in Nigeria because they don’t have comprehensive information,” he said.

He stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Guinea and Nigeria through a partnership with the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria.

“Guinea and Nigeria have a long-lasting bilateral relationship. It is a good thing that a credible association like yours, the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria, is paying us a courtesy visit,” he added.

The ambassador noted that the association’s role in sharing information about both countries would be critical in bridging the knowledge gap between them.

“Most of our people in Guinea build their opinion of Nigeria based on the Nollywood movies they are exposed to, but with this partnership, they will get to know more positive things about the country,” he said.

Four Nigerian banks – Access, UBA, First Bank, and Polaris (formerly Skye Bank) – are already operating in Guinea. Cissoko stressed the potential for collaboration in the mining sector, given that both countries are rich in mineral resources.

“We are great mining countries, which Nigerian investors could leverage on the opportunity to invest in our country,” he said.

The ambassador pledged Guinea’s readiness to work with the association in various areas, including information exchange, sponsorship, training, and charity work.

“We will support your charity work to ensure that you affect the lives of the less privileged in society,” Cissoko said, extending an invitation for the association to explore and report on the Guinean community in Nigeria.

“I’m pleased to inform you that, whenever we are going there, DICAN will be carried along.”

Responding, DICAN Chairman, Fredrick Idehai, pledged the association’s commitment to partnering with the Guinean Embassy in Nigeria.

“DICAN is ready to share information on their business investments and development as part of the partnership,” Idehai stated.

He assured the embassy of DICAN’s support, saying, “We will be available to support the embassy at all times.”

Idehai emphasized DICAN’s professionalism, noting that “DICAN don’t play politics as they are professionals that keep to the ethics of its practice.”

The chairman also highlighted DICAN’s charity work. “We also embark on charity work to impart humanity.”

He stressed the importance of information dissemination, saying, “You may have the best of information about your country but if you don’t push it out, no one will know what you are doing.”

Guinea and Nigeria have historically maintained generally strong diplomatic relations, particularly since Guinea’s independence in 1958. Both nations share close ties within the West African region, and have been actively supporting each other’s development and played key roles in regional initiatives.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/04/13/guinean-envoy-woos-nigerian-businesses-with-20bn-mega-projects/

Calling unnecessary figures

Who taught Nigerians that key in is a phrase for buying an idea?

N20 bn.

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I thought 20billion already invested in Nigeria, didn't no is audio moni

ImpartialGuy:
Who taught Nigerians that key in is a phrase for buying an idea?

Whats wrong with it? I any case didn't you notice it was not a Nigerian speaking??

Good

Someone is already thinking of how to get all the businesses for himself alone. Typical Naija mentality

Na to carry my POS business go there.

Lol

They are looking for stolen funds. So after the people have invested, they will kick them out, knowing it's stolen funds.

No serious investor would invest in a place with high regulatory risks compounded with absence of strong institutions and rule of law

The positive effect of the Tinubu regime.

Guraji:

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What's guinea total budget size?

Loooooooooooooooooolllll dey play.
Well, they fit call Baba Obasanjo and Atiku sha. Na those one no care about the country. Lol

Nigeria doesn't have industries or advanced technology the only thing we have is oil and corruption.

sonmic:
Someone is already thinking of how to get all the businesses for himself alone. Typical Naija mentality

No doubt 👌, but Na who get money oOoOO 🤷

id4sho:
No doubt 👌, but Na who get money oOoOO 🤷

Very true. It's Highest bidder oo

I always encourage Nigerians to keep their investment in Nigeria. Investing in other African countries is like throwing money into the ocean.

lazkizz:
Calling unnecessary figures

The country is one of the world's biggest producer of bauxite. Mining such involves billions of dollars.

There is nothing in Guinea. I have lived there. The population is also very very small I wonder how Nigerian businesses will survive in such a place

AmazingGenius:
Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/04/13/guinean-envoy-woos-nigerian-businesses-with-20bn-mega-projects/

Kodor njalama? Janto
Nyalu kejam? Janto
Na su de? Janto
Jango Nani, e ha e

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AfahaAbia:
There is nothing in Guinea. I have lived there. The population is also very very small I wonder how Nigerian businesses will survive in such a place

do they speak English?

rinzaugustine:
do they speak English?

They speak French

Fulani guinea

This are Tinubu relatives he is one of them.

seaenergy:
Kodor njalama? Janto
Nyalu kejam? Janto
Na su de? Janto
Jango Nani, e ha e

Sure, here's the translation of the phrase from the original language to English:
* Kodor njalama? How much money?
* Janto nyalu kejam? Is Janto a bad person?
* Na su de? Where are you going?
* Jango Nani, e ha e. What's your name?