President Muhammadu Buhari says
his administration will always uphold the sanctity of the rule of law in
governing the country.
Buhari said this after widespread
criticism that national security is superior to the rule of law.
Speaking during a meeting with
German Chancellor Angel Merkel on Friday, Buhari said the rule of law embodies
all the rightful mechanisms for conflict resolution, both within the country,
and in dealing with all foreign partners.
He said all the agreements signed
with the European country will be fully respected.
Buhari received the German
chancellor, who was accompanied by top government officials and a business
delegation, at the presidential villa in Abuja.
The president said unity and
harmony in every society can only be preserved by observing the rule of law,
and ensuring that agreements reached in good faith are followed through to the
mutual benefit of countries.
He said his administration
remains focused on delivering a peaceful, economically viable and politically
stable polity to all Nigerians.
The president expressed gratitude
to Germany for the “fair treatment” of migrants.
Buhari said Nigeria looks forward
to improving its trade figures with Germany, which had taken strong interest in
investing in the country and supporting the government in providing effective
services in security, education and creation of jobs.
Buhari said the economy was
already responding to the diversification reforms and the stimulus of the
government as growth is now largely driven by the non-oil sector.
“I enjoin you to invest in
Nigeria because this is the best time to do so,’’ he added.
Buhari said the successful
political transitions since 1999 were clear indications of the country’s
stability and preparedness to welcome more investments that will bolster the
economy.
In her remarks at the meeting,
Merkel said Germany is prepared to further strengthen bilateral and business
relations with Nigeria, which, according to her, controls 60 percent of ECOWAS
economy.
The German Chancellor said the
population growth and opportunities in the economy can always be explored to
improve employment situation in the country.
Merkel said the three memoranda
of understanding signed during the visit represent a starting point for a
healthier and deeper partnership with Nigeria in areas of security, trade,
immigration and education.
The federal government signed a
memorandum of understanding with Volkswagen of South Africa for the
manufacturing of Volkswagen vehicles in Nigeria, while Nigeria Incentive-based
Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) signed a memorandum
of understanding with Petkus Technologies GMBH for the supply of seed and grain
processing machines.
The Nigerian Association of
Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture also signed a memorandum
of understanding with German African Business Association on fostering trade
and investment.
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