CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jun 30, CMC – Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Monday laid the “seeds of solidarity” with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as Africa’s most populous state seeks to reengage itself through closer socio-economic and cultural ties with the Caribbean.
Addressing a joint sitting of the St. Lucia Parliament that was also attended by the leaders of the OECS sub-regional grouping, President Timbu said that his four-day visit official here, should be regarded also as an effort to deepening the relationship between Nigeria and the wider OECS region in key areas such as culture, energy and finance.
“I am fully aware of the historic current that has bound us .. shaped by the trans Atlantic slavery, slave trade and colonial subjugation, but out of which emerged a shared cultural identity…and a legacy of aspiration.
“My presence here today symbolises Nigeria’s renewed commitment to re-engage with these enduring ties, reccognising the strategic and emotional significance to all of us,” he said.
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