President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern at the continued desperation of some Nigerian youths who do not mind the dangers of both the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea in order to live the country for Europe.
The president was speaking while playing host to the outgoing High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency, Peingeondjabi Shipoh, at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday.
He said the situation was hurting the pride of the country and promised his administration would do everything possible to make the country live-able again.
While addressing his guest, Buhari noted that there were vast opportunities for Nigeria and Namibia to cooperate in areas like agriculture and trade.
“The sheer desperation that makes Nigerian youths dare both the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea, all in the bid to take up menial jobs in Europe, is hurting the pride of the country,” he said.
Meanwhile the departing High Commissioner, who spent four years and eleven months in Nigeria, said the country had become second home for himself and his family.
“I enjoyed great support in carrying out my duties. I return home with absolute satisfaction that our two countries are more than ready for intra-African trade and exchange of state visits by the leaders. Our two countries have a lot in common, and Africa can only be developed by Africans themselves,” he said.