Outgoing British Envoy Visits Buhari, Says She Had Fabulous Time in Nigeria

Ms Catriona Laing says she is gloomy leaving Nigeria after a four-and-a-half years tour of responsibility.

Outgoing British Excessive Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, says she is fascinated by Nigeria, significantly the music, dance, and tradition, and he or she has had “a superb time right here…..CONTINUE READING

She spoke Wednesday throughout a farewell go to to President Muhammadu Buhari on the State Home, Abuja, after a four-and-a-half years tour of responsibility.

“I’m unhappy to be leaving,” mentioned the Excessive Commissioner. “Nigeria is a lot enjoyable, I had a superb time right here, and I’ll be again. I like the dance, the music, the tradition. It’s been good to expertise Nigeria. I’ve been to over 20 States, and I’ve advised my successor to additionally do the identical. I’ll be again, and nonetheless journey wider.”

She congratulated Mr Buhari on his very profitable eight years in workplace, saying he had achieved very effectively to carry the nation collectively.

The president mentioned the UK was a second dwelling for a lot of Nigerians, and relations between the 2 international locations will proceed to wax sturdy.

“Actually, some rich Nigerians don’t really feel full until they’ve had a house within the UK,” he added.

Mr Buhari mentioned he appeared ahead to retirement in Daura, Katsina State, after handing over on 29 Could, reiterating: “I’ll be as distant from Abuja as doable.”

He lauded the UK for cooperation on many fronts, significantly within the rebuilding of the North-east, hitherto ravaged by insurgency…..CONTINUE READING