President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
described Nigeria-Canada relations as very cordial, expressing his desire to
further strengthen bilateral ties.
The Nigerian leader met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau on the margins of the 33rd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
according to a statement on Sunday by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu
In remarks before the press, President Buhari underscored
the warm and friendly relations between Nigeria and Canada, noting commonwealth
membership of both nations and the choice of Canada for higher education by
Nigerian students.
‘‘We have a lot of students in Canada. We are aware of our
vital roles to keep the country together. We are eager to expand trade because
you are one of the ‘biggest customers’, of Nigeria’s crude oil.
‘‘But the most important and enduring relations with Canada
is education,’’ President Buhari said.
In his remarks, the Canadian Prime Minister described
President Buhari as ‘‘a leader in Africa’’, adding that it was a pleasure to
engage on regional and international issues.
‘‘Your leadership and reflection on the current situation
challenging Africa but also the potentials and opportunities are something that
I am very much looking up to.
‘‘Canada and Nigeria have a long-standing and deep
connection and friendship, and I very much look forward to hearing your
perspectives on many big issues facing not just Africa but the world,’’ Trudeau
said.
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