ADVERTISEMENT

Buhari committed to Pan African advancement agenda, says Onyeama

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said on Tuesday restated the determination and commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the advancement Pan African agenda.

President Buhari and foreign minister Geoffrey Onyeama [Greenbreporters]

Onyeama was in Zimbabwe to extend relief materials and items to the country following the tropical disaster that hit the three Southern African countries, including Malawi and Mozambique.

He said that Buhari asked him to deliver relief assistance to Zimbabwe after the cyclone that claimed lives of many people and displaced thousands.

We are supplying something that is needed and we are donating 20 tonnes of medical equipment and other items.

ADVERTISEMENT

”The first batch will be delivered tomorrow morning; we hope to have our C130 available to be able to deliver within a day.

“But, it will be available at the end of this week or latest early next week, we will be able to deliver the complements of 20 tonnes medical equipment and medicines.

”In addition, President Buhari also gave us 500,000 dollars cash to hand over to the government of Zimbabwe,” Onyeama said.

He recalled that during the years of the fight against Apartheid and colonialism, Nigeria was considered a frontline state “in spite of the fact that we are in faraway West Africa’’.

ADVERTISEMENT

He said that Buhari was a Pan Africanist, who believed in the spirit of brotherhood and togetherness in Africa.

The minister added that in spite of the economic and other challenges confronting Nigeria, Buhari believed that we could still show solidarity to brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe.

This is the true spirit of African brotherhood and one united African people,” he said.

Responding, Matheme said the President and People of Zimbabwe were grateful for the assistance from Nigeria.

ADVERTISEMENT

He recalled that years back, many Zimbabweans were trained and educated by Nigerian Government, adding that the government and people of Zimbabwe had remained grateful to Nigeria.

On his part, Moyo said that naturally, when disaster struck, there would be deaths, sorrow, including sicknesses and injuries.

It is gratifying to receive assistance from Nigeria at this stage that we have so many people who were afflicted by Malaria and Cholera.

”I have seen the list of medicines that Nigeria has given us; it is a very comprehensive list of essential medicines which are extremely relevant at this time.

ADVERTISEMENT

”So, this gift is very much worth the while and it is a gift which shows that Nigeria wants Zimbabweans to continue living and there is nothing much that could be better than to sustain lives here in Zimbabwe,” he said.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Alake calls on Badaru to fish out illegal miners, violators of mining laws

Alake calls on Badaru to fish out illegal miners, violators of mining laws

Divers find bodies of 2 people who drowned after Baltimore bridge collapsed

Divers find bodies of 2 people who drowned after Baltimore bridge collapsed

INEC rejects LP's National convention in Anambra, questions venue change

INEC rejects LP's National convention in Anambra, questions venue change

8 people including professor declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers

8 people including professor declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop the South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

UCH Ibadan workers are tired of working in darkness as power outage persists

UCH Ibadan workers are tired of working in darkness as power outage persists

Pulse Sports

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT