Bangladesh: A Promising Partner for Nigeria in Agriculture, Livestock Medics and ICT Collaboration
By Oru Leonard
Bangladesh has emerged as a significant player in the global economy, driven by its large textile industry and strategic policies focused on sustainable development. The country’s GDP is forecasted to grow by 6% in 2025, making it an attractive partner for countries like Nigeria looking to enhance bilateral trade and collaboration.
Economic Overview
Bangladesh’s economic growth has been driven by its textile industry, which is the second-largest globally. The country has also made significant progress in other sectors, including energy and agriculture. The energy sector, particularly gas, has potential for further development and investment.
Agriculture and Livestock Prospects
Bangladesh has made significant strides in agriculture, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain to enhance productivity and efficiency. Initiatives like smart irrigation systems and crop disease diagnosis platforms support farmers, while climate-smart technologies improve agricultural productivity and resilience.
In the livestock sector, Bangladesh offers opportunities for collaboration in areas like animal health, breeding, and nutrition. Developing the livestock value chain, including production, processing, and marketing, can also enhance productivity and quality.
Collaboration Opportunities
There are several opportunities for collaboration between Nigeria and Bangladesh in agriculture and livestock, including:
- Public-Private Partnerships: Driving innovation and investment in agriculture and livestock
- Technology Transfer: Enhancing agricultural productivity and efficiency
- Market Access: Improving market access for Bangladeshi agricultural and livestock products
Benefits of Collaboration
Collaboration between Nigeria and Bangladesh in agriculture and livestock can have several benefits, including:
- Poverty Reduction: Increased trade and collaboration can contribute to poverty reduction by increasing income for rural communities
- Food Security: Enhanced agricultural productivity and livestock development can improve food security and nutrition
- Economic Growth: Bilateral trade and collaboration can drive economic growth, creating new opportunities for employment and investment
Recommendations for the Nigerian Government
To encourage collaboration on skills acquisition and bilateral trade, the Nigerian government can:
- Establish Training Programs: Enhance skills in textile and leather production, agriculture, livestock management, ICT, and Medicals
- Facilitate Knowledge Sharing: Share expertise between Nigerian and Bangladeshi experts in areas like smart agriculture and livestock development
- Negotiate Trade Agreements: Reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers to increase trade between Nigeria and Bangladesh
- Encourage Joint Ventures: Foster partnerships between Nigerian and Bangladeshi companies in sectors like textiles, agriculture, and energy
By collaborating with Bangladesh in agriculture and livestock, Nigeria can tap into the country’s expertise and experience, driving economic growth, poverty reduction, and food security.
Oru Leonard Oru (frpa, mnim), is the Managing Director of Oru Medias & Integerated Global Resources Ltd and Publisher of News Dot Africa online Newspaper based in the Federal Capital territory, Abuja.
He was a participant of the Visit Bangladesh Program in 2019. He also participated in the Bangladesh High Commission Abuja, NBBTF facilitated Ministerial visit to Bangladesh in 2023. This year, in March 2025, he also led some investors to to Bangladesh.
