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This concurrent resolution formally establishes a sister state relationship between the State of California and Lagos State, Nigeria, aiming to foster collaboration in several key areas. This partnership will focus on promoting advancements in technology and digital innovation, supporting creative and cultural industries like Hollywood and Nollywood, and enhancing climate action, energy, and environmental stewardship, with both regions committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution also emphasizes cooperation in education, research, and innovation, including academic and student exchanges, as well as in trade, infrastructure, and urban development, leveraging California's expertise in areas like smart city technologies and Lagos's role as a major international port. Further collaboration is planned for health and biotechnology, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, and sustainable agriculture and food systems, recognizing the shared strengths in innovation and the potential for mutual economic development and cultural exchange. The resolution also highlights the importance of engaging with the Nigerian diaspora in California and strengthening people-to-people diplomacy.

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