President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to support the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to sustain Nigeria as Africa’s beacon of hope.
Buhari, who lauded the contributions of foreign-based Nigerians to national development, said Nigeria must continue to serve as an example to other African nations.
He also restated his administration’s determination to emplace credible, transparent and fair elections before exiting office on May 29.
The President spoke at a town hall meeting with Nigerians in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, as part of his visit to the oil-rich Middle East country.
“He called on Nigerians in Diaspora to support the incoming government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, so that Nigeria will continue to be the beacon of hope and prosperity in our continent and an example for other African countries to emulate,” said Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant on Media and Publicity to the President.
Shehu quoted Buhari as also saying that his administration had approved a National Diaspora Policy and supported the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to develop programmes for the engagement of Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute more towards the development of Nigeria.
Nigerian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Yakubu Ahmed congratulated the President on conducting the Presidential and National Assembly elections on February 25.
He said the process had proven that Nigeria’s democracy was strong.
Ahmed informed the President that Nigeria and Qatar had maintained cordial bilateral relations since 2013.
He said: “I’m proud to inform you, Your Excellency that the majority of our nationals in Doha are professionals who have excelled in their chosen careers, playing critical roles in healthcare, safety, oil and gas, aviation, construction, among other sectors.”
