The Supreme Ruler of Nigeria,
President Muhammadu Buhari has during his visit to Benin Republic urged
Nigerians planning to return to the country to stay back for now.
According to The
NATION, 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”.
Meanwhile, President Buhari promised that Nigeria will
have two new consulates in Benin Republic.
According to the President, provisions will be made
for the establishment of the consulates in next year’s budget if it passes
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.”
President Buhari further maintained that it was
customary of him to meet the representatives of Nigerian community wherever he
goes and answer their questions, adding that he has always told Nigerians to
respect their host’s culture and laws.
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