Buhari, Xi Jinping exchange greetings on Nigeria, China national days 

President To Address Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation at 7 am today as part of activities commemorating the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country. 

A presidency statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, yesterday, enjoined television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast. 

Meanwhile, the President and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have exchanged pleasantries on the occasion of the two nations’ independence anniversaries today.

While Nigeria marks its 62nd anniversary, China is marking its 73rd.

In his letter, congratulating the Chinese President on the anniversary, the Nigerian leader said relations between the two countries have “achieved far-reaching and fruitful results on the basis of equity, mutual trust and mutual benefits,” adding that Nigeria seeks to elevate the strategic partnership to a new level.

On his part, the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, said the Sino-Nigerian relations enjoy “sound momentum, with political mutual trust being enhanced, cooperation in various fields yielding fruitful results and coordination on international and regional affairs being closer.”