Catriona Wendy Laing Pays Farewell Visit To Buhari

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Laing, paid a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday.

During her visit, Laing expressed her sadness at leaving Africa’s most populous nation after a four-and-a-half years tour of duty. She praised Nigeria, particularly its music, dance, and culture, and said she had a fabulous time in the country.

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Laing congratulated President Buhari on his successful eight years in office, saying he had done very well to hold the country together. She also commended the UK for cooperation on many fronts, particularly in the rebuilding of the North East, hitherto ravaged by insurgency. Laing further revealed that she had visited over 20 states in Nigeria during her tour of duty and urged her successor to do the same.

In his response, President Buhari expressed his appreciation to the UK for its support and cooperation with Nigeria, stating that the UK was a second home for many Nigerians, and the relationship between the two countries will continue to flourish. He also praised the UK for its assistance in the rebuilding of the North East, which has been devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency.

The President revealed that he looks forward to retiring to his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, after handing over power on May 29. He emphasized that he would be as far away from Abuja as possible after his retirement.

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The meeting between Laing and President Buhari signifies the end of her tour of duty in Nigeria as the British High Commissioner, a role she has held since November 2017.