Nigeria will assist South Sudan to develop: Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday said Nigeria will contribute to the development of the Republic of South Sudan.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, the president said, “Nigeria will contribute its quota as much as possible to the development of South Sudan.”
“Take us into confidence and ask us what we can do,” Mr Buhari was quoted to have said during a bilateral meeting with President Salva Kiir of South Sudan.
Mr Buhari further said “African leaders must support efforts geared towards the return of democracy in the Guinea and Mali,” where the military seized power.
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