NIGERIA is to have two new consulates in
Benin Republic, President Muhammadu Buhari
has assured.
He made the promise on Saturday night
during a meeting with Nigerians residing in
Benin Republic.
According to the President, provisions will be
made for the establishment of the consulates
in next year’s budget if it passe through the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He said: “I think I will direct your ambassador
to make the request to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs so that by the time we are
doing the next budget, it would be included.
“Although we are trying to cut down on the
number of ministries, the morale of Nigerians
in the Diaspora must be considered.
“This is because we are so many. We are
aggressive whether in business or other
facets of life. So, we, as a government will do
everything possible to look after Nigerians
wherever they are.”
Stressing that it was customary of him to
meet the representatives of Nigerian
community wherever he goes and answer
their questions, he said that he has always
told Nigerians to respect their host’s culture
and laws.
He noted that there were a number of
problems in South Africa which did not
portray Nigerians in good light.
“Some of them are in prison for committing a
number of crimes. But for you who are so
close home, you should do your best in being
good ambassadors of the country,” he said.
On whether there was any cooperation with
Benin Republic towards fighting Boko Harm,
he said: “Yes, they have identified with the
countries of Lake Chad Commission which
comprises of Cameron, Chad and Nigeria. He
(Boni Yayi ) made an undertaking of providing
a number of troops to join the Task Force
troops of the Chad Basin Commission
countries to fight the Boko Haram.
“I will not mention the number of troops
because it is a security issue. As you know,
Nigeria is expected to make a bigger
contribution. By yesterday (Friday), we are
supposed to take the troops off the ground.
So, Benin Republican through the President is
participating in fighting Boko Harm.”
Answering the question on what the Federal
Government was doing to facilitate the return
of those who may so wish, the President
said: “I believe a lot of you are doing well and
are better off here. So, the question of
facilitating your coming home does not arise.
“We don’t want you to come back home and
be unemployed. Don’t come and add to our
problems. If you have something doing here
please continue doing it.”
Towards opening a campus of the National
Open University (NOUN) in Benin Republic, he
urged them to pass a formal letter through
the ambassador who will write the ministry of
education.
“And I think the possibility of expanding the
facility may be examined,” he stated
On how the government will assist to improve
their businesses, he said: “I think what the
government can do is through your
ambassador. If the embassy sends a report
from your representatives, I believe the
ministry of commerce and industry will
examine it and whichever suggestion they
raise, the Federal Government will look at
them.
“The Federal Government here in Nigeria will
ensure that people don’t just earn their
salaries but that they do exactly what they
are paid for,” he said.



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Ok

Let's see how it goes

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ladyF:
Ok
Let's see how it goes

u again.

Idiataqueen:
u again.

hehehe wetin I do?

Huh?
One for Christians and one for Muslims?

I don't really understand the need for this.

Someone should pls educate me on this!!!

Same people that said they are working towards reducing the cost of governance!!!

Why two (2) consulates? That means two (2) ambassadors - Come PMB what do you mean?