The Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sean Hoy, has announced that his country would enter into bilateral trade discussion with Nigeria to enhance economic development of the two countries.
Ambassador Hoy, who paid a courtesy call on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state at the Government House, Enugu added that an Irish trade mission is billed to arrive Nigeria in September to enter into the trade discussion with the country.
The Ambassador paid tribute to Nigerians for conducting successful free, fair and credible election and for a classy fight that culminated in the eradication of Ebola disease in the country.
He noted that he was deployed to Nigeria as an Ambassador during the outbreak of Ebola and commencement of the last general election in the country, two topical issues that presented a picture of anxiety in the country, expressing happiness over how the country handled the two challenges.
He, however, called on the Nigerian authorities and the people of the country to brace up to the challenge posed by the Boko Haram insurgency in some parts of the country.
Mr. Hoy told the governor that he was an observer during the gubernatorial election in Enugu State and that the election was transparent, congratulating Governor Ugwuanyi for his victory and inauguration.
He disclosed that he was in Enugu State to witness the 40 year-anniversary of the Home for the Elderly Awkunanaw, Enugu, being organized by the Little Sisters of the Poor, a congregation of reverend sisters of the Catholic Church who have been taking care of the elderly in Enugu.
On his part, Governor Ugwuanyi thanked the Ambassador for finding time to visit the Coal City State and for his kind words for Nigeria on the successful election and control of Ebola.
Governor Ugwuanyi used the occasion to thank all countries that assisted Nigeria to control Ebola disease in the country.
He assured the ambassador of his administration’s readiness to serve, promising to deliver on his mandate.
Governor Ugwuanyi also used the occasion to reiterate his administration’s readiness to welcome genuine investors in the state to actualize its drive of providing employment to the people.
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