Buhari Meets Nigerian Professionals In America

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday had talks with Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various professions in the United States of America, USA.

The President, at a meeting with them in Washington DC, promised to move Nigeria forward as quickly as possible.

Buhari further disclosed to them that his administration is fully committed to correcting the errors that have hindered Nigeria’s progress as a nation.

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In a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President was quoted to have said, “We are determined to get things done properly this time and God willing, we shall succeed.

“We are working diligently to correct our mistakes as a nation. We will rehabilitate and expand national infrastructure, and move forward as quickly as possible.”

According to Adesina, the President promised to maintain contacts with Nigerian professionals in the diaspora and see how they can be best placed to contribute effectively to national development if they choose to come back home.

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The President congratulated the five Nigerians he met with for their exceptional accomplishments, saying he was very proud of them all.

In the meeting were Prof. Austin Esogbue, the only African to have served on the board of the United States’ National Aeronautical Space Agency; Jelani Aliyu, a leading car designer with General Motors; Prof. Nwadiuto Esiobu, a renowned Microbiologist and Biochemist; Dr. Yemi Badero, an Assistant Professor of Medicine; and 13-year old Muriel Oduwole, who has interviewed 18 world leaders.

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