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VIDEO: Moment Indian PM Modi calls Tinubu ‘Ore Mi’ during historic Nigeria visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed President Bola Tinubu as “Ore mi” during his visit to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday.

Before delivering his remarks in Hindi during the meeting, Modi referred to Tinubu, saying, “His Excellency, my friend, ore mi…”


“Ore mi,” a Yoruba phrase, translates to “my friend” in English.

Modi’s use of the phrase “Ore mi” delighted Nigerians on social media, where many expressed excitement over the friendly exchange.

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Reacting to the remark, user #Mckel2011 wrote on X.com, “Ọ̀rẹ́ mi. Abi wetin I hear? 😂 😂 😂”

Another user, #Adanla189787, commented, “Yoruba language is global.”


#Xaif_03 added, “Great to see strong diplomatic engagements between India and Nigeria. Looking forward to the positive outcomes and strengthened ties between our nations under the leadership of President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi.”

Modi, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening, was welcomed at the forecourt of the Villa at around 10:20 a.m. on Sunday. Following a ceremonial reception, Tinubu escorted the Indian leader into his office for a closed-door meeting.

During their meeting, the two leaders were expected to discuss and sign several bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and India.

As part of the visit, President Tinubu conferred Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Modi. The president remarked that the honour was “to signify our appreciation of India as Nigeria’s partner.”

Modi’s visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, during which the two nations established a strategic partnership.

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐌 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 '𝐎𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐢' 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed President Bola Tinubu as “Ore mi” during his visit to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa… pic.twitter.com/ZFuDQiNjMC

— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) November 17, 2024

Richtaiwo:
I was expecting him to speak the common language spoken in Indian prisons where he has many inmates.

IyanAtiEgusi:

Sad Yeast no go like this one

yarimo:
Bitter ones will soon invade this thread with insults and hateful comment as usual oo 🤣

Iena:
My Indian friend's are excited to have their president in the Land

Richtaiwo:
Lol. I watched it, it was just at the beginning.
"Your Excellency, my friend, ore mi".

I was expecting him to speak the common language spoken in Indian prisons where he has many inmates.

Kukutente23:
Na so price of garri drop to N20 per mudu

This calls for a national praise and thanksgiving

Handshake across the Atlantic

docdes:
Good of him. But, why did he go ahead to deliver the remarks in Hindi after such a commendable cordial start? Who understands Hindi in Nigeria?

Kukutente23:
Na so price of garri drop to N20 per mudu

This calls for a national praise and thanksgiving

Handshake across the Atlantic

Kenneth4u205:
OLE DRUG LORD

IyanAtiEgusi:
work hard so that u go stop d depend on garri
don't continue to be a very lazy and wailing Nigerian youth

Kukutente23:
There are garri sellers that can feed you and your family

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