In Abuja, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that taxes for diplomatic missions in the nation’s capital will be waived by the FCTA.
This decision is based on reciprocity, as Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad will also be enjoying tax exemptions.
During a meeting with the ambassador of Cote D’Ivoire to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore, in his office, the FCT Minister made this known on Wednesday.
Wike stated, “Let me also say that the issue of tax will be waived. I will call the authority that is responsible for cooperation with you on this issue… The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed me that the same applies to them in the other countries where they operate.”
Discussing their plans, Kalilou Traore mentioned that the embassy intends to develop its land in Maitama District as directed by the FCT Administration within a specified timeframe.
The ambassador also conveyed the mission’s eagerness to enhance bilateral relations between Nigeria, the largest country in Africa, and Cote D’Ivoire, the largest among Francophone countries on the continent.
He proposed, “I wanted to come to you to propose twinning Abuja with the political capital of Cote D’Ivoire, which is Yamoussoukro.”