April 06, (THEWILL) – The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, on Wednesday, paid a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja, after a four-and-a-half years tour of duty.
Laing, who expressed love for the country, said she was fascinated by Nigeria’s music, dance and culture.
“I’m sad to be leaving. Nigeria is so much fun, I had a fabulous time here, and I’ll be back. I love dance, music and culture. It’s been good to experience Nigeria. I’ve been to over 20 States, and I’ve told my successor to also do the same. I’ll be back, and still travel wider”, she said.
Laing congratulated President Buhari for a very successful 8 years in office, saying he had done very well to hold the country together.
The President said the United Kingdom was a second home for many Nigerians, and relations between the two countries would continue to wax strong.
“In fact, some wealthy Nigerians don’t feel complete till they’ve had a home in the UK”, he added.
President Buhari said he looked forward to retirement in Daura, Katsina State, after handing over on May 29, reiterating: “I’ll be as far away from Abuja as possible.”
He lauded the UK for cooperation on many fronts, particularly in the rebuilding of the North East, hitherto ravaged by insurgency.
