President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that education is one of the strongest areas of relationships between Nigeria and Canada.
President Buhari disclosed this during the 33rd African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday.
This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.
The president also described Nigeria-Canada relations as very cordial, expressing his desire to further strengthen bilateral ties.
The statement read: “We have a lot of students in Canada. We are aware of our vital roles to keep the country together.
“We are eager to expand trade because you are one of the ‘biggest customers’, of Nigeria’s crude oil. But the most important and enduring relations with Canada is education.”
On his part, the Canadian Prime Minister described President Buhari as ‘‘a leader in Africa’’, adding that it was a pleasure to engage on regional and international issues.
‘‘Your leadership and reflection on the current situation challenging Africa but also the potentials and opportunities are something that I am very much looking up to.
‘‘Canada and Nigeria have a long-standing and deep connection and friendship, and I very much look forward to hearing your perspectives on many big issues facing not just Africa but the world.”