The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri
Tambuwal, has urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to do everything humanly
possible to find the killers of Toba, son of popular Nigerian sports presenter
Aisha Falode, who was allegedly murdered in that country.
Speaking when he received Rasheed Aldhaheri, the outgoing
UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Tambuwal told the envoy to ensure that justice is
done, to serve as deterrent to others who may be planning to perpetrate similar
inhuman acts in the future.
The Speaker noted that Nigeria and the UAE have had a long
standing relationship, which both countries must strive to strengthen.
Towards that end, he called for more investments and the participation of UAE
businessmen in Nigeria.
Commenting on the Toba case, Ambassador Aldhaheri said that
had not received any official communication from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in relation to the alleged murder. He said he could only act upon
the matter if a formal complaint is filed by the Nigerian authorities.
He further stated that investors from his country are
willing and ready to do business in Nigeria, but that technicalities in trade
agreements were currently standing in the way.
He however expressed confidence that very soon, a bilateral
agreement will be agreed upon to open a new window of Opportunity for
citizens of both countries.
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