Stories by Abdullahi M. Gulloma
President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday in New Delhi that Nigeria and other African countries must work harder to achieve greater political stability and security before they “can enjoy the full benefits of partnership arrangements such as the India-Africa Forum.”
Addressing the plenary session of the 3rd Summit of the forum, the President said Nigeria and other African countries must also establish policy environments that guaranteed the sanctity of contracts on the basis of the rule of law in order to attract massive investment in-flows which they needed to overcome the challenges of unemployment and wealth creation.
According to him, since its inception in May, this year, his administration has been working with determination to establish these preconditions for rapid socio-economic development and re-focus governance on the real needs of ordinary Nigerians.
He said: “As a government, we have demonstrated our strong determination to change the direction and content of governance, including the management of our resources through accountability, transparency and result-orientation in governance. We are confident that India, as a tested friend and dependable partner, will always stand shoulder to shoulder with us in the discharge of the mandate entrusted to us by our people.”
The President expressed hope that the India-Africa Forum would deepen, in practical terms, the South-South Cooperation that countries of the South have desired for so long.
Furthermore, the world is facing the challenge of Climate Change in which Africa remains badly affected with severe threats to food security and social stability.
