Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Oji Ngofa, on Sunday said the decision of the International Criminal Court to invite only President Muhammadu Buhari among other world leaders to the 20th anniversary of the Rome Statute of the Court was an indication of the high regard in which Nigeria is held.

Ngofa said this in an interview with journalists in The Hague ahead of Buhari’s arrival in the country.


He explained that Nigeria has always been a strong pillar of support to the ICC, especially in Africa, since the adoption of the Rome Statute establishing the Court on July 17, 1998.

The envoy said, ‘‘As the only Head of State invited to this milestone event by the Court, that is indicative of the high regard in which Nigeria is held.

‘‘Nigeria has always been a strong pillar of support to the ICC especially in Africa, in the last 20 years, and this visit shows that this support is recognised and appreciated.

‘‘Whilst there have been some criticism of the Court, President Buhari believes that its work is vital to preventing impunity worldwide, and ensuring accountability for perpetrators of the most serious crimes.

‘‘I am certain that this visit will reassure the ICC that Nigeria remains a strong advocate of the ideals of the Rome Statute.”

Ngofa expressed the belief that Buhari’s visit will be an opportunity to show Nigeria’s appreciation for the honour done to the country by electing a Nigerian as President of the Court.

‘‘The President of the Court, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji is a distinguished Nigerian jurist.


‘‘His election as President by his peers in March 2018 indicates that his cerebral and leadership traits have not gone unnoticed,’’ he said.

The ambassador expressed satisfaction with the current volume of trade between the two counties which he said currently stood at 3 billion Euro in the first quarter of 2018.

He said Nigeria was working hard to diversify its export base and increase the non-oil exports from Nigeria to the Netherlands, in line with the administration’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

He added, ‘‘The latest figures released by the NBS (Q1) 2018 shows that the Netherlands is currently Nigeria’s largest trading partner, with trade volume of over €3 billion (N1.2 trillion).

‘‘This total is composed of imports from the Netherlands worth €726 million and exports to the Netherlands of €2.29 billion. Nigeria, therefore, has a healthy trade surplus with the Netherlands.

‘‘However, a majority of the value of the exports are petroleum-based.”

Ngofa also spoke on the visa policy of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria.

In 2013, the Netherlands Embassy in Nigeria had swapped their visa application processes in Nigeria with the French Consulate-General in Lagos and the Embassy of Belgium in Abuja.

The envoy said, ”This has been one recurring theme in my interactions with the Dutch authorities since my arrival as Ambassador late last year. I also had to get my visa to this country from the Belgian embassy in Abuja, and upon my arrival, I have kept this issue on the front burner with host authorities.

”We have made series of representations and the Dutch have promised to expedite action to see that their Embassy resumes issuance of Schengen visas in Abuja.

”We believe that with the increasing trade relations between our countries, priority must be given by the Dutch to visa applicants in Nigeria, as this would facilitate business and people-to-people contact.”

On other consular issues, the Ambassador praised Nigerian community in the Netherlands for being generally law-abiding and contributing positively to various aspects of Dutch society.

”There are, however, a few Nigerians who are detained mainly for immigration and sundry offences.

”The Embassy always provides consular assistance to them, upon their request, and also liaises with the host authorities to ensure that the basic human rights of the detainees are respected. From our records, there are less than 30 Nigerians detained in the Netherlands,” he said.

http://www.akelicious.net/2018/07/why-buhari-is-only-world-leader-invited.html

Buhari my niggy
Sai baba 12 million votes...

Stfu

Maybe since they know that ICC will serve as his permanent home from 2019 upwards. They want him to start famliarising himself with that environment.

Ka Chineke mezie okwu

well he still remain the person to beat in 2019.....
i think his records would speak after he leaves office.

And also the first from Africa to seat one on one with Trump.

Why did the world see this man differently as we do.

Buhari, trying to kiss an Igboman's ass

Well I expect my brother to still carry on with investigations into what happened in Afara Ukwu, and the Shiite massacre.

All the same, it is still nice to see Buhari squealing like a pig that is being sodomized with a very thorny cactus stem

buhari must face the music.

Kyase:
[s]Buhari my niggy
Sai baba 12 million votes...[/s]

Stop taking hard drugs! Buhari is going there to get lectured on human rights! They don't want it to seem like he wasn't warned by the time his balls are been grilled come 2019!

soon ipob members will be invited to icc to answer some questions....

Kyase:
Buhari my niggy
Sai baba 12 million votes...

My man that figure too small for integrity, prudency
Have you forgotten that only 5% will not vote for him

hisgrace090:
And also the first from Africa to seat one on one with Trump.

Why did the world see this man differently as we do.

When a head is flat, the eyes on that head will see right as wrong. That is just the simple answer to your question.

Because he is a terrorist.
The invitation has nothing to do with honour.
The Sudanese terrorist will answer many questions on the alleged human rights violation.

Buhari is a crisis

OfoIgbo:
Buhari, trying to kiss an Igboman's ass

Well I expect my brother to still carry on with investigations into what happen in Afara Ukwu, and the Shiite massacre.

All the same, it is still nice to see Buhari squealing like a pig that is being sodomized with a very thorny cactus stem

He is not an artificial Israeli Jew so how can he behave like a pig.
The only human being that can behave like a pig is an artificial Israeli Jew.
Kiss the truth

loveth360:
buhari must face the music.

He has sent python to face the music already. That was why you saw operation python dance

Many people including me, entered this thread rationalising the possibility of ICC summoning Buhari, only to see it's an anniversary visit. The OP perfectly captioned the heading to draw viewers and it worked perfectly.

BrownRoofRep:
Because he is a terrorist.
The invitation has nothing to do with honour.
The Sudanese terrorist will answer many questions on the alleged human rights violation.

The last time I checked, one of the conditions for being a terrorist is to associate yourself with IPOB

yazach:


The last time I checked, one of the conditions for being a terrorist is to associate yourself with IPOB

Another boring line from Afonja fake mooslem.
Defending your terrorist masters is your sole purpose on earth.

yazach:


My man that figure too small for integrity, prudency
Have you forgotten that only 5% will not vote for him

i know, but only referring to him alone without running mate...

Daviddson:
Many people including me, entered this thread rationalising the possibility of ICC summoning Buhari, only to see it's an anniversary visit. The OP perfectly captioned the heading to draw viewers and it worked perfectly.

no u r wrong.
Things r not done dat internationally.
It's actually a summon branded in anniversary gown.
He will be schooled n questioned.
He is not the best performing world leader remember!

yazach:

My man that figure too small for integrity, prudency Have you forgotten that only 5% will not vote for him

This guy even misinterpreted what buhari said.
lol.
These are the kind of lints supporting buhari.

It is delusional for anyone not to understand why the clown was invited. It's just like inviting a petulant kid, who cuts class, to witness the presentation of award to others for good behaviour.

The Rome statute was created to enforce the protection of human rights and implementation of international law. https://www.hrw.org/news/1998/12/01/summary-key-provisions-icc-statute

This is a diplomatic iron hand in a velvet glove move.

He went to pay for his rent in advance beside Charles tairlor and gbagbo.

romenna:
no u r wrong. Things r not done dat internationally. It's actually a summon branded in anniversary gown. He will be schooled n questioned. He is not the best performing world leader remember!

Lol. OK then; I understand your point.

Chai, they have arrested buhari..

yazach:


He has sent python to face the music already. That was why you saw operation python dance

never hit my mention again.

loveth360:
never hit my mention again.

Kikiikiikiikiikii

Weting you fit do

CSTR1005:

This guy even misinterpreted what buhari said.

lol.

These are the kind of lints supporting buhari.

What is this one saying

He needed to see what would be his new home after being kicked out of power.

To get him accustomed to his final home when he is found guilty of providing executive , moral and material support to glaring crimes against humanity