The president Muhammadu Buhari administration has been hailed for alleviating the sufferings of Nigerians amid covid-19 pandemic.
The commendation was made by the Korean Government who also pledged to continue to work with Nigeria to further improve collaborations that will deliver more benefits to the people of both countries.
The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Lee- In -Tae (Rrd. Maj. Gen.) made the pledge while donating food items to 300 vulnerable households in Piwoyi, a community in the Federal Capital Territory.
The envoy said the items donated to the community was done in line with the efforts of the federal government to provide palliatives to families who have been affected economically due to the covid-19 pandemic.
He said: “The Republic of Korea attaches so much importance to developing relations with Nigeria. Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa with an overwhelming youth population that has greater potentials towards realising its role among nations.
“Korea highly appreciates Nigeria valuable support and sincerely wishes Nigeria more and more achievements in the pursuit of economic development and prosperity.
“The Korean government will continue to work with Nigeria to further improve collaborations that will deliver more benefits and further strengthen the ties of our people.”
The donation was done through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the agency responsible for the administration of aid programs for developing countries.
The ambassador called for greater solidary to defeat COVID-19 pandemic.
The ambassador said: “The Korean Government in solidarity, is supporting 300 Nigerian families.
“Piwoyi which is the benefiting community was selected because it is the host community of Nigeria Korea Model School (NKMS).”