Former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Orji Kalu has commended the Nigerian Ambassador to Korea, Alhaji Amin Dalhatu for his efforts in promoting and sustaining bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Korea.
The former governor while acknowledging the achievements of the federal government, extolled the virtues of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking at the official residence of the Nigerian envoy to Korea, Kalu asked Nigerians living in Korea, to remain good ambassadors of Nigeria.
He said, “we are proud of Nigerians in Korea be it students or business persons.
“Nigeria’s strength lies in her cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.
“The human and natural resources of the country, if properly explored will improve the well being of Nigerians”.
Kalu while calling on Nigerians abroad to disregard rumours being peddled against President Muhammadu Buhari , he charged Nigerian politicians to desist from heating the polity with inflammatory and provocative utterances, adding that the collective interests of Nigerians should be placed above selfish ambitions.
He added, “President Muhammadu Buhari has done well in the areas of agriculture, anti-corruption crusade, security and infrastructure such as Enugu-Aba- Port Harcourt expressway, Enugu-Awka-Port Harcourt expressway and 2nd Niger Bridge, which are under construction “.
Earlier in his remarks, Ambassador Dalhatu, described Kalu as a statesman and a philanthropist, who is passionate about a united Nigeria.
The envoy while urging Nigerians in Korea to sustain their good works, added that the bilateral relationship between Korea and Nigeria is impressive and laudable.
Speaking on behalf of other Nigerians at the event, Alhaji Gani Ibraheem, a car dealer in Seoul, Korea expressed gratitude to the former governor and the Nigerian Ambassador to Korea for advocating peace and unity among Nigerians in Diaspora.