Ukraine : I Will Continue To Defend The Interest Of Nigerians-Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government will continue to defend the interest of Nigerians wherever they may be, as the nation begins the evacuation of citizens stranded in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Buhari affirmed this Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya at a Townhall Meeting with a group of Nigerians resident in the country.
According to a statement signed on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari said: “On our part as a government, we shall continue to defend the interests of all Nigerians wherever they may be.
“We have demonstrated this over time, as we have had cause to evacuate our citizens in harm’s way abroad. We did it in Libya, South Africa and we have just commenced doing the same in Ukraine, where thousands of our citizens, especially students, are trapped by the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine.”
The President who was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, commended the diasporans in Kenya for the unity that exists among them, and peace with their host communities, urging them to respect the laws and be good ambassadors of Nigeria.
He reiterated that the regime is determined to forge a partnership with the ‘Ambassadors-at-large’ towards building the country together that led to the establishment of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. He expressed delight that the Commission had been engaging the diasporans and had also come up with laudable programmes that would appeal to them.
Buhari also said as part of his diasporan agenda, Nigerians abroad should be able to give back to Nigeria with the global exposure they have.

He, therefore, encouraged the Ambassadors to key into the programmes of NiDCOM especially the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund whose mandate is holistic for all Nigerians abroad adding that the platform would assist them to expeditiously contribute to the development of their fatherland.
The President also assured them that the regime is forging ahead with the provision of critical infrastructure for the collective prosperity of all despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and activities of terrorists.
In her remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, appreciated the Ambassadors for honouring the invitation, urging them to register with the Commission to have an up-to-date database of them for easy interface.
She added that working with them, the Nigerian government will build the country of our dreams.
The president of Nigerians in Diaspora in Kenya, Dr Nicholas Ozor, on behalf of the diasporans expressed his appreciation to the President for always meeting with them when he is in the country as this boosts their morale.
He appreciated the efforts of the Nigerian High Commission officials for their support and care.