Riyaz Patel
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians living in South Africa to be “law abiding and to respect constituted authorities where they live.”
Addressing his Nigerian compatriots at a meeting in Pretoria Friday, the last day of his three-day state visit to South Africa, Buhari said they should “never forget that they represent some of the best human assets Nigeria has, and that the world was watching them as ambassadors of their country.”
“You are the face of our country to the world wherever you are. “The world is therefore, watching you and would make judgments on Nigeria based on your comportment and actions.“
Buhari further urged Nigerians to use their resources, skills and talents to help the development of Nigeria.
“In whatever legitimate engagement you find yourself, you must strive to excel and be the best, and while you are out in the Diaspora, do not forget
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