The Kingdom of Sweden has opened a new consulate in Lagos to broaden economic cooperation between Nigeria and the Nordic country.

The new Swedish Consulate was inaugurated on Thursday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Landmark Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Speaking at the ceremony, Swedish Ambassador in Nigeria, Carl Michael Gräns, said that the consulate in Lagos would be a focal point for trade and socio-cultural activities for both countries.