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President Buhuri Speaks On Nigeria’s Economy, Security

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President Muhammadu Buhari, while speaking in Abuja, on Thursday, assured Nigerians that his government would continue to implement policies that will make Nigeria’s economy look better.

Buhari while speaking with Jesper Kamp, the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Nigeria, stated that Nigeria welcomes further strengthening of relations with countries, especially in the areas of agriculture and trade.

The president stated that he is happy that the relationship between Nigeria and Denmark remains strong, noting that there is more work to do on the economy of this country.

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The Nigerian economy is looking good and we look forward to making it better,’’ the President told the Danish Ambassador after receiving his Letter of Credence.

Buhari, who also received Letters of Credence from Major General (Retd) Waqar Kingravi, the new High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, Mr. Babacar Ndiaye, the new Ambassador of Senegal to Nigeria and Mr. Vyacheslav Beskosky, the new Ambassador of Belarus to Nigeria, told them that Nigeria valued the existing cordial and friendly relations with their countries.

Buhari described the military relationship between Nigeria and Pakistan as very commendable and beneficial to both countries.

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Given the vast experience of the Pakistani military, your commitment in assisting us to develop our military is commendable,’’ he told the Pakistani High Commissioner

He recalled that as a former military officer, several of his mates who trained in Pakistan still have memories of the country.

Buhari while receiving the Senegalese Ambassador, commended President Macky Sall of Senegal for his roles in he progress achieved in the political process in Guinea Bissau. He claimed that he was aware of the economic progress happening in Senegal.

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The President called for the need for stability in the West African region to ensure rapid socio-economic development, particularly in the key areas of education, health and infrastructure.

The bigger we are the bigger the problems, so we must continue to do our best to surmount our challenges in the region,” President Buhari, told the Senegalese envoy.

President Buhari while speaking with the Belarus Ambassador, speak on the need for improved economic ties, commending the Eastern European country for accommodating international students from Nigeria in their tertiary institutions.

The President wished the four Ambassadors very successful tenures, reiterating Nigeria’s commitment to continue to partner with their countries in areas of mutual concerns.