Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Nigeria and Norway enjoy relations that date back to the 19th century. A huge part of this relationship is the stockfish enjoyed in many Nigerian homes.

The stockfish, called Okporoko by millions of Nigerians, is imported from northern Norway.

In this exclusive interview, Svein Baera, Norway's ambassador to Nigeria, tells PREMIUM TIMES how important the Nigerian market is to the Norwegian fish industry.

He also talks about renewable energy and climate change, studying in Norway for Nigerians, and other areas of partnership between the two countries.

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