Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Catriona Wendy Laing, says she’s fascinated by Nigeria, particularly the music, dance, culture, and she’s had “a fabulous time here.”
This was disclosed in a state house press release, signed by the Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Femi Adesina.
The high commissioner on Wednesday during a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, after a four-and-half years tour of duty said she was sad leaving.
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“I’m sad to be leaving, Nigeria is so much fun, I had a fabulous time here, and I’ll be back. I love the dance, the music, the culture. It’s been good to experience Nigeria. I’ve been to over 20 States, and I’ve told my successor to also do the same. I’ll be back, and still travel wider.”
She congratulated President Buhari for very successful 8 years in office, saying he had done very well to hold the country together.
The President said the United Kingdom was second home for many Nigerians, and relations between the two countries will continue to wax strong.
“In fact, some wealthy Nigerians don’t feel complete till they’ve had a home in the UK,” he added.
President Buhari who said he looked forward to retirement in Daura, Katsina State, after handing over on May 29, lauded the United Kingdom for their cooperation on many fronts, particularly in the rebuilding of the North East, hitherto ravaged by insurgency.
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