| MREGIONAL SECURITY: President Buhari Thanks Portugal For Support by LordviccoDaGuru(m): 12:17pm On Jul 01, 2022 |
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
MREGIONAL SECURITY: PRESIDENT BUHARI THANKS PORTUGAL FOR SUPPORT
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday night expressed appreciation to Portugal for the deployment of weapons and training of military personnel in ensuring peace in the sub-region.
Speaking at a State Dinner in National Palace Ajuda, Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, the President commended President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for deploying troops for peacekeeping in the Central African Republic, monitoring political developments and providing assistance to some countries in Africa, including Equatorial Guinea, Cape Verde and Mozambique.
President Buhari said at the dinner attended by the President of the Portuguese National Assembly, Augusto Santos Silva, and Prime Minister Antonio Costa that the Nigerian Government has made it a priority to tackle the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, the ECOWAS, and the Sahel.
He added that this would not have been successful without our regional as well as global partners.
‘‘The Boko Haram insurgency in the North-eastern part of Nigeria is being tackled through the efforts of government, as well as the Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) of member countries,’’ he said.
President Buhari expressed optimism that his State Visit would further strengthen the goodwill and collaboration between the two countries.
He noted that the establishment of a Joint Commission, which is one of the main priorities of the visit, would further promote the full realisation of the objectives of bilateral relations, achieving concrete, specific and viable projects and programmes for the benefit of citizens of the two countries.
‘‘Today, Portugal imports about 60 percent of its gas from Nigeria which makes it our second-largest market in Europe.
‘‘There is still more that can be achieved between the two countries, especially with the current Russia-Ukraine war which has disrupted steady gas supplies to Europe.
‘‘Furthermore, Nigeria wants to see trade diversified to non-oil products such as agriculture, power projects, renewable energy and pharmaceuticals where a lot could be achieved,’’ he said.
The President emphasized the need to revive the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and finalize all pending bilateral agreements so as to boost economic activities and movement of people between the two countries.
President Buhari described Nigeria as one of the most attractive destinations for investment in Africa, adding that his Government is prioritizing building a business-friendly environment.
‘‘Nigeria is part of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) - the largest free trade area in the world. With a population of over 200 million mainly young men and women, Nigeria is a natural and attractive hub for foreign investment and one-stop market access to over 50 countries.’’
The Nigerian leader welcomed the Business Forum organized during the visit and the signing of many Memoranda of Understanding between the two countries' investment promotion agencies and chambers of commerce.
He described the signing of the agreements ‘‘as excellent foundations for increased bilateral trade.’’
President Buhari also commended his Portuguese counterpart for extending his country’s engagement with Africa and African issues beyond Lusophone countries.
‘‘In that context, I wish to remind us that in addition to giving our former capital, Lagos, its name, the Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in what later became Nigeria, even before the British.
‘‘During that time, the Benin Kingdom had diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Portugal. The bodyguards of the Oba of Benin were sent from Portugal.
‘‘Today, there are streets in some states in Nigeria that still bear Portuguese names. This shows a strong bond that has endured a long time between our two countries,’’ President Buhari said.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
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| Re: MREGIONAL SECURITY: President Buhari Thanks Portugal For Support by Fahdiga(m): 12:18pm On Jul 01, 2022 |
What an excuse of a president. |
| Re: MREGIONAL SECURITY: President Buhari Thanks Portugal For Support by Fira09(m): 12:19pm On Jul 01, 2022 |
Instead of BUHARI to develop his country.....his there roaming about like a fly...
Just take a look at Nigeria..... everything has gone bad .....and some are still willing to vote for TINUBU that him and BUHARI has the same goal. |
| Re: MREGIONAL SECURITY: President Buhari Thanks Portugal For Support by Urheadmaster(m): 12:22pm On Jul 01, 2022 |
Buhari is working tirelessly Bandits are working tirelessly Kidnappers are working tirelessly Ipob - ESN are working tirelessly. The more the support from foreign countries for security challenges the more the attack on her citizens   . |
| Re: MREGIONAL SECURITY: President Buhari Thanks Portugal For Support by BeeBeeOoh(m): 12:23pm On Jul 01, 2022 |
May anything that resembles Buhari never cross my path in this life. |
| Re: MREGIONAL SECURITY: President Buhari Thanks Portugal For Support by Rastaramsey(m): 12:47pm On Jul 01, 2022 |
 This is so so hilarious.... Buhari keeps making a fool out of himself.... By the way, who is he thanking Who is going to assist Nigeria with weapons Everything nah ojeh Those guys know what is really going on in this country... They are just keeping mute and leaving us to finish ourselves.... I have lost count of the countries buhari has reached agreement with on this insecurity issue.... Omo this country is finished.... |
