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President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Seoul, Republic of Korea,
reminded Nigerians resident in the Asian country that they are the
“faces of Nigeria,” and should endeavour to project a positive image of
the country through their actions, characters, conducts and general
comportments.
The President stated this during an interactive meeting with the
leadership and select members of the Nigerian Community as part of his
engagements at the end of the First World Bio Summit 2022, while urging
them to remain good ambassadors of Nigeria at all times.
According to President Buhari, “As law abiding citizens of our great
country, I advise that you replicate the excellent Nigerian virtues by
coexisting peacefully with your hosts and abide by the laws of the land.
You must always strive to eschew any acts of lawlessness in your
day-to-day activities and to take it as major responsibility to
encourage other Nigerians to always remain of excellent behaviour.”
Further reminding them that “Nigeria is and will always be our only
country,” he enjoined them “to always pray and work for the peace and
prosperity of our beloved country. Let us desist from any acts capable
of causing disaffection among our people. Nigerians in diaspora in many
countries of the world have achieved tremendous successes through hard
work, resilience and resourcefulness and I have no doubt in my mind that
similar success stories will continue to be replicated amongst the
Nigerian diaspora community in the Republic of South Korea.”
The Nigerian leader, who assured them that the Federal Government,
through the Embassy will always strive to protect their interests by
ensuring that “none of you is unjustly treated at all times,” appealed
to them to “see all Nigerians as brothers and sisters irrespective of
tribe and religion and collectively work to positively project the image
of the country.”
On preparations for the 2023 national elections, which he said, are in
active stages, the President sought for their “prayers and support to
enable us transit peacefully to the next administration and deepen the
democratic processes in our country,” expressing delight that the
“outcomes of the last four off-season elections, have left us with great
optimism for better conducted and acceptable 2023 elections.”
Speaking earlier on behalf of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO),
South Korea, the President, Chiemeka Ndukwu, had thanked President
Buhari for creating Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDCOM) as well
as “approving a production line for international passports which we now
have here in the Republic of Korea,” adding that “This has eased the
stress of going to China, Malaysia or back home for intervention.”
He appealed to the Federal Government to reach a Bilateral Labour
Agreement (BLA) with the Republic of Korea, stressing that if signed, it
“will not just create job opportunities and increase foreign exchange
remittance,” but “also ensure the transfer of technology and skills
since these trainees will not just return to Nigeria with enough capital
to set up factories and businesses that will employ people, they will
also be returning with the skills and technology they acquired.”
Other prominent NIDO members who also attended the interactive session
were drawn from construction, insurance, private business sectors as
well as male and female representatives of students undergoing
post-graduate studies in specialized fields.
It is noteworthy that Engr. Dogara Gani who specializes in smart farming
through drone technology; Ms. Hussaina Abdullahi, an IT specialist; and
Dr. Kalu Ekpeghere, an assistant professor in environmental engineering
at Woosong University, were among other well-established Nigerians in
South Korea who also participated in the meeting coordinated by NiDCOM
Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
