We”ll support Sierra Leone on stability – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new president of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military, as they work towards a stable and improved economy. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, quoted Buhari as giving the assurance at […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new president of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military, as they work towards a stable and improved economy.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, quoted Buhari as giving the assurance at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving the Leonean president.
Buhari congratulated Bio on the successful elections and the transitions that had ushered in a new government in the country.
“We will continually stand by you to ensure stability in your country. We believe security in the West Coast region, Africa and the world should be a collective concern,’’ he said.
The president said Nigeria had for a long period provided security support for the country, especially during the 11 years of civil war, and would continue to assist the forces on the ground to ensure the peace and stability needed for development.
Buhari noted that he shared a lot in common with Bio including ruling the country as a military general, contesting several elections as opposition and winning to face the challenges of security and an ailing economy.
In his remarks, Bio said his country remained grateful to Nigeria for the brotherly role it had played in ensuring an end to protracted civil war in the country, and the successful political transitions since then.
He pledged to work towards deepening the bilateral relations with Nigeria as well as strengthening the regional bond, particularly in the areas of security and trade.