Buhari says Nigeria appreciates Irish standing with Nigeria during difficult moments

Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday expressed Nigeria’s appreciation to the Republic of Ireland and its people for standing by Abuja during its difficult moments.

Receiving the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria Mr Sean Hoy, who paid him a farewell visit in Abuja, President Buhari said that the Irish supports for Nigeria were clearly visible and massive during the Nigerian Civil War and the current efforts to rebuild the devastation caused by Boko Haram violence in the North-Eastern parts of the country.

The President also noted the work of Irish doctors and priests in their humanitarian support for Nigerian communities at all times.

According to President Buhari, “Nigeria and the Irish Republic enjoy excellent bilateral relations marked especially by the work of Irish medical teams and missionaries during the civil war, and the ongoing efforts in dealing with the humanitarian situation in the North-East. We appreciate what your country is doing for us.”

He also thanked the outgoing ambassador for enhancing the relationship between both countries.

Mr Hoy said he was leaving Nigeria to his next post, Brazil, with mixed feelings, considering the enormous goodwill he enjoyed in Nigeria, and the improvements in the relations between the two nations.

He promised the continued assistance of his country to the efforts in rebuilding the North-East, stressing that, “It concerns all of us. We will continue to support you.”
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