President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, at Windsor Castle, Britain, mentioned some footballers, sportsmen and women of Nigerian heritage who have chosen to represent England as he tried to emphasize the bonds of friendship, history, and shared purpose that have united the two nations.
The Nigerian leader used the likes of Arsenal duo Eberechi
Eze, Bukayo Saka and Anthony Joshua as an example to buttress his point on how
the two countries can barely exist without each other.
Tinubu noted that Nigeria and the United Kingdom have shared
more than just history, adding that the two nations share a vision of progress
and resilience.
The President noted that the Nigerian community in the
United Kingdom has become one of the most dynamic diaspora communities
worldwide.
Tinubu said, “Nigerians contribute enormously to the
vitality of this nation. Within the National Health Service, Nigerian doctors
and nurses play an indispensable role in delivering healthcare.
“Nigerian-trained doctors are among the largest groups of
international medical professionals serving the NHS.
“In sport, rugby players such as Maro Itoje, footballers
including Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze, and champion boxer Anthony Joshua
illustrate the remarkable human connection that links Nigeria and the United
Kingdom.”
He continued that, “Our partnership is further strengthened
through the Commonwealth of Nations, which connects 56 countries under Your
Majesty’s leadership.
“As one of the largest nations within the Commonwealth,
Nigeria looks forward to contributing constructively to the continued growth
and vitality of this global community.”
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