FG work with South Africa to promote peaceful coexistence

The Federal Government has stated its willingness to continue working with South Africa to develop creative and effective programs that would engage both nations’ young in order to avoid the negative consequences of recent events.

Mr. Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, made the announcement yesterday in Abuja during a courtesy call from Mr. Thamsanga Mseleka, the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria.

He stated that both countries’ youth may be involved in sports, education, ICT skills, and culture to help the countries’ socioeconomic development.

Mr. Dare went on to say that the two countries’ exchanges, which began today, are intended to work out systems that will allow for constant conversation and the development of solutions that will be implemented by both governments.

“I am glad that, just as Nigeria is discussing how to defend its citizens’ rights, South Africa is doing the same.” This, he claims, will ensure that both countries’ goal for mutual cooperation is realized.

The Minister stressed that the discussion should extend beyond youth meetings to stakeholder consultations in order to deepen relationships between the two countries, noting that Nigeria and South Africa have a long-standing diplomatic relationship that should not be allowed to sour.

Mr. Nebeolisa Anako, the Permanent Secretary, had earlier stated that the engagement that would improve the bilateral connection between the two countries had been long overdue, especially given the fact that both countries share so many shared interests such as sports, youth, and culture.

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Mr. Thamsanga Mseleka, the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, stated that he was in the Ministry to brief the Minister on his country’s readiness to open up areas that will solidify the two countries’ long-standing diplomatic relationship.

He stated that South Africa was willing to cooperate with Nigeria to develop mechanisms that would improve their connection, particularly through the involvement of both nations’ youth in sports, culture, and education.