The Saudi Arabian embassy in Nigeria has celebrated its 94th Nationwide Day in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT).
Faisal bin Ebraheem Alghamdi, Saudi ambassador to Nigeria, hosted the occasion at his residence on Monday.
Authorities officers, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of worldwide organisations, and distinguished businessmen attended the occasion.
Talking on the occasion, Alghamdi mirrored on 94 years for the reason that unification of Saudi Arabia by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, making a “robust and secure entity grounded in a tolerant Islamic creed that upholds values of equality, justice, and confidence”.
He praised the long-standing relationship between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, which has lasted over 63 years and has been strengthened by a number of bilateral agreements.
“The partnership continues to strengthen below the management of each international locations,” he stated.
Alghamdi reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s dedication to supporting hajj and umrah for Nigerian pilgrims.
He famous that the Kingdom in 20223 facilitated the pilgrimage of 120,000 Nigerians for umrah and 65,000 for hajj.
The envoy stated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has supplied 260 scholarships to Nigerian college students, each female and male, additional enhancing academic trade between the 2 international locations.
He additionally revealed that commerce quantity between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria stands at $600 million, reflecting the deep financial ties between the 2 nations.
The ambassador highlighted Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian work, such because the Nur-Saudi voluntary venture, which has offered medical help, together with the profitable separation of conjoined Nigerian twins.
“This surgical procedure was the 56th separation surgical procedure carried out by Saudi medical doctors,” he added.
Alghamdi outlined Saudi Arabia’s imaginative and prescient 2030, geared toward financial and social growth.
“The Kingdom is dedicated to creating alternatives for its residents and its world companions, together with Nigeria,” he stated.
