|
Ghana-Nigeria relations must continue to grow –
Kufuor
Accra, Sept. 6, Ghanadot - President John
Agyekum Kufuor said on Thursday that Ghana and Nigeria must
continue to work to deepen their historic ties through
closer economic cooperation.
President Kufuor spoke when the out-going Nigerian High
Commissioner, Dr Olatunji Kolapo called at the Castle to bid
him farewell at the end of his three-year duty tour.
He said Nigerian investors are at the moment leading the way
with investments in the banking and service sectors in
Ghana.
He therefore encouraged
businessmen in the two nations to put their money into
investments in each other's country.
President Kufuor said it was his expectation that the new
Nigerian Government would continue to provide invaluable
services to the West African sub-region and Africa in the
same way as was done by its predecessor.
The Umaru Musah Yar'Dua-led Government, he noted, was
already showing promise and there was every reason to expect
that it would do well.
He also used the occasion to explain why he got on so well
with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying, he
saw in him "a great man, a true West African and a true
leader", who was always ready to extend a helping hand to
other countries in the sub-region.
Dr. Kolapo praised President Kufuor for his strong
leadership that had led to great economic strides by the
country and won international acclaim.
He also recalled the personal efforts and leadership
President Kufuor provided during his tenure as Chairman of
the sub-regional body, ECOWAS, in resolving conflicts that
had bedevilled some West African countries and put them on
the verge of failed states.
"For this, Mr. President, you deserve commendation," he
added.
Source GNA
|
