[Photos] Saraki meets Akufo Addo, lauds Nigeria-Ghana collaboration on good governance

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President of the Senate reviewed the history of Nigeria-Ghana diplomatic relationship submitting that it has improved democracy and good governance for the people of both countries.

In a remark at a courtesy call to the Ghanaian President, the Senate President appreciated the relationship of the countries pointing out that the invitation of President Mohammadu Buhari and himself to witness the celebration of Ghana’s 25 years of parliamentary democracy is a sign of the growing good relationship between the two nations.

According to Saraki, Nigeria’s Senate and the National Assembly in general is committed to improving the quality of governance in favour of the people, a resolve which he said had resulted in the enactment of several laws and approved of serious resolutions.

In his remark, Ghana’s President, Akufo Addo, noted that because of the key roles played by parliaments in good governance, the two countries are paying much attention to boosting parliamentary relationship.

Noting that parliaments in both countries had become very robust and rich in the quality of legislations, Akufo Addo said that it was in the best interest of the people that support must be accorded the legislature to continue its work.

He stated that the collaboration between Nigeria and Ghana in good governance and democracy  has been of great benefits to Africa and its people.

The highlight of the visit was the presentation of a painted and lacquered Ostrich Egg to the Ghanaian President by Saraki.