Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa
By Olivia Samuel, The Sight News
The Nigerian government has commended the Government of the Republic of Ghana for formally handing over a building belonging to the High Commission of Nigeria in Accra, Ghana.
It is recalled that the demolition of the building by Ghanaian authorities, was strongly condemned by the Nigerian Government, and following a series of high-level engagements, the Government of Ghana promised to reconstruct the block of four-bedroom flats.
Making this known in a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Acting Spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, noted that the handing over by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Her Excellency, Mrs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway which took place on 20th November, 2024 is seen as a commendable development and a symbol of Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the ties between both countries.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs applauds the laudable gesture and affirms that the reconstructed building embodies the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect that defines the relationship between the Republic of Nigeria and the sister Nation, Ghana.
“The keys to the building were received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was represented by Ambassador Chimezie Ogu, Director, Foreign Service Academy, Lagos, on behalf of the Government of Nigeria”, he concluded.
