Ahead Of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day This Week
PHOTO: Manir Ibrahim, Charge D’ Affairs, Nigerian Embassy
By Augustine Octavius, augustineoctavius@gmail.com
Monrovia- As Nigeria prepares to observe its 64th independence anniversary this Tuesday October 1, 2024, the Nigerian Embassy nears Monrovia has re-affirmed its commitment to the development of Nigerian-Liberia relations, emphasizing people-to people interactions for mutual benefits of the two nations.
The Charge D’ Affairs, Manir Ibrahim said that his country is a land of profound diversity and opportunities, saying that the creativity, ingenuity resourcefulness of Nigerians have been acknowledged both regionally and globally.
Mr. Ibrahim’s statement is contained in his 64th independence day delivered at the Nigerian Embassy near Congo outside Monrovia during the weekend.
“We must continue working not to only sustain the Nigerian doggedness, but also take the Nigeria-Liberia relations to the greater heights,” he said; adding: “together, we can change our condition for the better and pursuing our activities within the confines of the laws of our host country,” the Nigerian diplomat in Monrovia added.
Charge D’ Affairs Ibrahim reassured all Nigerians that the Nigerian Embassy near Monrovia under his watch will continue to support their legal enterprises and work with the Liberian government to ensure that the conducive environment is provided for the businesses to flourish in order to continue to contribute positively towards the development in the country.
“In moving forward,” he went on, “it is important to take advantage of loans being offered by Nigerian financial institutions in Liberia to strengthen their businesses to provide sustainable means of livelihood for as many Nigerians and Liberians as well, so as to create more employment opportunities in order to improve living condition of the generality in the society.”
He urged all Nigerians to uphold ‘our age-long high ethical and moral values in order to promote the image our country, Nigeria in the comity of nations’
The Nigerian Embassy Charge D’ Affairs has meanwhile, congratulated President Joseph Boakai for his development stride and commitments to improve the Liberian economy and provide live saving projects for Liberians through rigorous implementation of the SARREST Agenda.
“In the light of our sustained cordial bilateral relations,” he continued: “ I wish President Boakai God protection, good health and grace to continue with the good work he has started to the final stage.”
The Nigerian diplomat thanked the Liberian government and people for being a good host to Nigerians and other foreigners and prayed that combined efforts will translate to more enduring democracy, economic prosperity, peace, security, and good neighborliness in Liberia.