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We'll Protect All Nigerians- President Buhari

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5 years ago

Oct 25, 2019.

– President Buhari Promises to protect Nigeria in Diaspora
– According to Buhari: “The life of every Nigerian, in every part of the world matters
– He advised all Nigerians living in foreign countries to be law-abiding and work very hard to excel in their studies and chosen careers, Buhari said: “Don’t forget your home

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to stretch Government’s reach and capacity in protecting all Nigerians, not minding the distance.
He gave the assurance while addressing Nigerian students and professionals in Sochi, Russia on Thursday.
According to Buhari: “The life of every Nigerian, in every part of the world matters.
“Our government will protect Nigerians at home, and abroad.”
Buhari said that the Nigeria Diaspora Commission, headed by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, was established to ensure a forward and backward link for all Nigerians living outside the country by catering for their safety and needs, and providing a platform for many who would like to contribute to the development of the country with their skills, knowledge and resources.
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He advised all Nigerians living in foreign countries to be law-abiding and work very hard to excel in their studies and chosen careers, Buhari said: “Don’t forget your home.’’
The President assured that his administration will always be people-focused, pointing out that all the programmes of the administration had been tailored to buoy the economy and protect the poor and vulnerable.
“We must create jobs to meet the growing demands in the country, and we are looking at agriculture already,’’ he said.
President Buhari noted that the Government also introduced Social Investment Programmes to directly impact the lives of poor people.