President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday expressed Nigeria’s
appreciation to the Republic of Ireland and its people for standing
by Nigeria during her difficult moments, citing their support
during the Civil War, and the current efforts to rebuild the
devastation in the North-Eastern parts of the country.
Republic of Ireland, Mr Sean Hoy during a farewell visit to State
House, Abuja, the President noted in particular, the work of Irish
doctors and priests in their humanitarian support for Nigerian
communities at all times.
“Nigeria and the Irish Republic enjoy excellent bilateral
relations marked especially by the work of Irish medical teams and
missionaries during the civil war, and the ongoing efforts in
dealing with the humanitarian situation in the North-East.
“We appreciate what your country is doing for us”, Buhari
said.
He also thanked the outgoing ambassador for enhancing the
relationship between both countries.
Mr Hoy said he was leaving Nigeria to his next post, Brazil,
with mixed feelings considering the enormous goodwill he enjoyed in
Nigeria, and the improvements in the relations between the two
nations.
He promised the continued assistance of his country to the
efforts in rebuilding the North-East, stressing that, “It concerns
all of us. We will continue to support you.”