President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday affirmed that Nigeria’s economy had improved over the past few years based on key performance indices, promising to make it better in order to improve the socio-economic well being of Nigerians.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted the President as reiterating his commitment in taking the country to a greater height.
He said: “The Nigerian economy is looking good and we look forward to making it better”,
Buhari, who gave the assurance when the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Jesper Kamp, paid him a courtesy visit at the State House, explained that Nigeria welcomed further strengthening of relations with countries, especially in the areas of agriculture and trade.
The President told the Danish Ambassador he was satisfied with the bilateral relations between Nigeria and his countrywhich he described as strong; pointing out, however, that in the economic sphere there is still some more work to do.
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 various countries.
He described the long-standing military cooperation between Nigeria and Pakistan as very commendable and beneficial to both countries. Onwusoro debuts with message of hope for Nigeria
The President recounted that as a former military officer, several of his colleagues who trained in Pakistan still have very fond memories of the country.
While receiving the Senegalese Ambassador, the President commended President Macky Sall of Senegal for his roles in the progress achieved in the political process in Guinea Bissau, saying that he is aware of the economic progress taking place in Senegal.
Buhari also harped on the need for stability in the West African region to ensure rapid socio-economic development, especially in the critical sectors of education, health and infrastructure.
The President charged: “The bigger we are the bigger the problems, so we must continue to do our best to surmount our challenges in the region.’’
