Buhari, who also appreciated Zuckerberg for sharing his wealth of knowledge with Nigerian youths, said the government is looking at ways it can promote development through entrepreneurship.
Buhari commends Facebook founder for his simplicity
Buhari said the Facebook CEO’s simplicity has challenged the culture of lavish spending and display of wealth in Nigeria.
Vice President 'Yemi Osinbajo (L), President Muhammadu Buhari (M) and Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg (R) taking a selfie
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He said the Facebook CEO’s simplicity has challenged the culture of lavish spending and display of wealth in Nigeria.
The President added that “Nigeria has always been identified as a country with great potentials for growth, especially with our youthful population, but now we are moving beyond the potentials to reality.
“I am impressed by your simplicity in sharing your knowledge and wealth with those with less income.”
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Buhari also said “In our culture, we are not used to seeing successful people appear like you. We are not used to seeing successful people jogging and sweating on the streets.
“We are more used to seeing successful people in air-conditioned places. We are happy you are well-off and simple enough to always share.”
Mark Zuckerberg had to undefinedto meet with President Buhari.
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