The promise came against the
backdrop of frequent terror attacks in the northern part ofthe country by the fundamentalist Islamic sect, Boko Haram.
Speaking during the 33rd
National Day anniversary of theIslamic Republic of Iran held weekend in Abuja, spokesman of Iranian Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Manouchelfr Sadeghi Barzhahi, said the present security situation in the country called for concerted efforts by all friends of Nigeria to assist in the fight against insecurity, especially menace of the Boko Haram sect.
He also stressed the need for
both countries to work on bilateral issues in the areas of regional economic cooperation.
He said: “Nigeria has an open
market and good economic system. Through cooperation, this will create job opportunities in the country.”
He said Iran had very good
experience of over 100 years in oil exploration and production that could be transferred to Nigeria.
In his remarks, Chief Whip House,
House of Representatives,Mukthar Mohammed, said Nigeriawas facing serious securitychallenges.He said: “It is the duty of theglobal community to standagainst it. We are calling on allfriends of Nigeria to stand by usat this period.”
-Via Vanguard
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