Lagos State, Nigeria: sister state relationship.
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Overview
This resolution establishes a formal sister state relationship between California and Lagos State, Nigeria, to foster collaboration across various strategic areas. The goal is to promote mutual growth and development through partnerships in technology, culture, climate action, education, trade, and more. This relationship aims to leverage the shared strengths of both regions and strengthen ties between the Nigerian diaspora in California and Lagos State.
Key provisions
- Establishes a formal sister state relationship between California and Lagos State.
- Identifies key strategic areas for collaboration: technology and digital innovation, creative and cultural industries, climate, energy, and environmental stewardship, education, research, and innovation, trade, infrastructure, and urban development, health and biotechnology, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, and sustainable agriculture and food systems.
- Recognizes the significant Nigerian diaspora community in California and the importance of strengthening ties with Lagos State.
- Acknowledges existing agreements between California and Nigeria regarding climate, environment, and trade.
- Directs the Assembly Chief Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to relevant officials in both states and Nigeria.
Who is affected
- State of California
- Lagos State, Nigeria
- Nigerian American community in California
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