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Eric Adams delivering his acceptance speech at the endorsement ceremony held at the Kudirat Abiola Corner in New YorkEric Adams, the Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City, has pledged to establish a sister city agreement between New York and Lagos to boost economic development if elected mayor in the November election.

Adams, who is Brooklyn Borough President, said he went to Goree Island, Senegal and established a sister city agreement between the Island and Brooklyn three years ago. “We are going to Lagos to develop a relationship, we are going to trade culture, we are going to trade education and we are going to trade business interest.

According to him, a sister city agreement signifies a long-term partnership between two communities in two countries that touches on cultural exchange, economic development, and other important areas.

 

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