President Muhammadu Buhari on
Thursday promised to ensure that the results of next year’s general elections
reflect the will of the people.
Buhari said this while
acknowledging the yearnings of Nigerians, and expressed strong belief in the
collective dream for a greater Nigeria.
The President said this at the
Presidential Villa, Abuja while receiving Letter of Credence from Ambassador of
Finland to Nigeria, Dr Jyrki Juhani Pulkkinen.
Buhari stated that Nigerians
reserved the right to elect leaders at various levels in 2019, adding that “all
efforts will be made to safeguard the integrity of the process.”
“I respect the people’s feelings.
I assure all that we will have a free and fair election next year.’’
The President congratulated
Finland on its 101 independence anniversary on December 6, 2018 and commended
the country’s growing relations with Nigeria, especially in areas of
Information Communication Technology (ICT), trade and education.
In his remarks, Ambassador of
Finland said the areas of mutual benefit in relations with Nigeria can be
extended to electricity, smart technology and crises management initiatives,
pointing out that he will work hard to improve the trade figures and exchanges.
“We will like to contribute to
Africa rising, and we know that Nigeria is the biggest country on the
continent, so we are very interested in the growth of Nigeria,’’ he said.
At the level of the United
Nations, Dr Pulkkinen said his country will continue to support the
restructuring of the multilateral institution to give greater roles to African
countries like Nigeria.
Buhari, who also received letter
of Credence from the Ambassador of France, Mr Jerome Pasquier, stated that
French President, Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and the
stopover in Lagos, was really impressive in bolstering both countries’
relations.
The President said he was
impressed with relations between France and its former colonies in Africa,
noting that France continues to play positive roles in promoting security and
economic growth in the countries.
“France is investing so much in
Nigeria and we are grateful,’’ he added.
President Buhari, however, called
for more support in the fight against terrorism as the networks keep expanding
with fighters moving across borders to support insurgents.
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