President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will ensure that his administration protects and defends the interests of Nigerians abroad.
Buhari made the pledge in Spain on Thursday while addressing Nigerians currently residing in the country.
The team of Nigerians in diaspora included John Bosco, President of the association, his deputy, Richard Omoregbe, Super Eagles defender who plies his trade with Leganes, Kenneth Omeruo, and Obinna Okafor, among others.
The update was provided by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement on Thursday.
“Many of you are here for different reasons, some for a fulfilling career in sports, especially in football from where you earn respectable incomes to sustain yourselves as well as maintain your extended families in Nigeria including investments back home.
“Some of you are engaged in other businesses that have enhanced your socio-economic status, both here and at home.
“More importantly, through your commitment to your various callings, you have enhanced the name and image of our country, thereby, earning Nigeria’s respect in Spain.
“I have also been informed of how law-abiding you are here in Spain. I wish to encourage you to continue to be role models for our youth back home as well as sustain the image of being excellent Ambassadors of Nigeria in Spain and live peacefully in the various communities in which you reside here.
“On the part of the Federal Government, Nigeria will continue to aggressively protect and defend the interests of all Nigerians abroad, especially the law-abiding compatriots”, he stated.
