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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finnish government for arresting and detaining Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa.
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He emphasised Nigeria’s zero tolerance for actions and statements that could lead to divisiveness among citizens.
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He received Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador, EU Ambassador, and Algerian Ambassador.
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finnish government for arresting and detaining Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa, describing it as “well-deserved.”
Tinubu spoke when he received the Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Sanna Selin, at the State House.
“I must thank you for your record on safeguarding human rights in our country with the trial of Simon Ekpa,” Tinubu said.
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“Nigeria is indivisible. We have been through turbulent times and we don’t want to promote terrorism.”
Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s zero tolerance for actions and statements that could lead to divisiveness among citizens.
“I am a child born into activism, but not divisiveness. We need cohesion and cooperation to bring about development. Our watchword is stability and cohesion to move the country forward.”
The President noted that the ambassador’s priorities, including ICT, agriculture, and education, will directly impact the country’s development.
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The Ambassador of Finland extolled Tinubu for his courage in initiating reforms that will benefit the economy and ensure prosperity in the future.
“Simon Ekpa has been hindering bilateral relations. The cooperation between our two countries is going very well now, and the National Security Adviser has been providing all the evidence,” he said.
President Tinubu Appoints Board Chairpersons, CEOs For 42 Federal Organizations
President Bola Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons and CEOs for 42 federal organizations, effective immediately.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the President’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga.
