President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria and ECOWAS
member states are implementing strategies to halt coups in the region.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media
& Publicity, Femi Adesina, said Buhari spoke on Thursday while receiving
Letters of Credence from Ambassadors of Switzerland, Sweden, the Republic of
Ireland, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of
South Sudan at the State House.
He called for cooperation and collaboration from the
countries to overcome challenges in West Africa.
President Buhari invited friendly countries to “support
efforts to address the problem of insecurity, fight against corruption,
diversification of the economy, and our efforts in promoting good governance.”
“As Nigerians prepare to elect another government at the
general elections on 25th February 2023, President Buhari renewed his call to
foreign government representatives not to meddle in Nigeria’s internal affairs.
“I urge you to be guided by diplomatic practice to ensure
that your activities remain within the limits of your profession as you monitor
the build-up to the elections and the conduct of the general elections.
“I wish you all success in your respective tours of duty
and, at the same time, encourage you to take time to enjoy the unique nature
and culture at your disposal as you travel across our country,” he said.
The President told the Ambassadors that Nigeria no doubt
enjoys very cordial and mutually beneficial bilateral relations and cooperation
with their respective countries, commending the roles of their predecessors who
demonstrated diligence and commitment to advance these causes.
“I am therefore confident that your appointments are
deliberate in building on the successes of your immediate predecessors to
advance our relations to significant and enviable heights.
“As you settle down to your diplomatic responsibilities, I
hope you will appreciate the political, socio-economic and cultural diversities
that are the Nigerian nation’s hallmarks.
“I encourage you to build friendships and take time to
mingle across the length and breadth of the country, including interfacing with
both the public and private sectors to explore areas of mutual benefit to your
respective countries and Nigeria.
“Sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure,
Local Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Agribusiness, Transportation, and Solid
Minerals are mainly of interest to us and foreign investors alike.
“This will enable us to collectively strive to resuscitate
all our countries’ economies in the post-pandemic global recovery processes.”
The Ambassadors who presented their Letters of Credence are
Nicolas Lang, Switzerland; Annika Hahn Englund, Sweden; Peter Ryan, Ireland;
Kitiisak Klomchit, Thailand; Nicolas Nyouky, Senegal and David Chaot of South
Sudan.
Responding on behalf of his colleagues, the Ambassador of
Switzerland assured the Nigerian President that they would exercise “their
functions as Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary with dedication, to
the best of their knowledge and belief, and for the mutual benefit of our countries.”
“Wishing Nigeria peaceful, free and fair elections, the
Ambassadors extended their goodwill to the President on his remaining days in
office.
“We are keenly aware of the importance of Nigeria to the
wellbeing of the entire African continent, its role in international politics
and its weight in the world economy.
“Every one of us is proud to represent his or her country
and its interests in this great Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Ambassador Lang
said.
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