The high Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria Ambassador Aiyub Omar says Nigeria-Malaysia bilateral trade is in the region of 956 million dollars. 

Besides, Omar said no fewer than 3,386 Nigerian students are currently pursuing higher education in Malaysian public and private institutions.

Omar spoke at the weekend on the occasion of his country’s 67th Independence Day and 61st Malaysia’s Day anniversary.

He said Malaysia-Nigeria Diplomatic relations which will hit the milestone of 60 years by 2025 is based on a mutual interest in the realms of politics, economics and society.