The Guardian (Nigeria)

Envoy seeks stronger Taiwan- Nigeria ties

- By Silver Nwokoro

THE head of Taiwan mission in Nigeria, Andy YihPing Liu has emphasised the need for stronger relationsh­ips between Taiwan and Nigeria through the instrument­ality of the green chambers.

Liu made the comment when he hosted the member, representi­ng Oshodi- Isolo II Federal Constituen­cy, Lagos, Hon. Okey- Joe Onuakalusi and others in Lagos.

According to him, Taiwan and Nigeria had a lot in common in their democratic developmen­t and otherwise. Onuakalusi admonished the lawmakers and other dignitarie­s present to take advantage of the relations for the betterment of their constituen­ts and Nigeria.

Liu appreciate­d Onuakalusi for the opportunit­y to have his team meet with honourable members and other dignitarie­s within a short notice.

He also declared that Taiwan is open for opportunit­ies and propositio­ns that will make their Constituen­cy a better place, which is the main reason each of them were elected.

Founder, J. C. Ezike & Co, Barr. James Ezike, stated that it is expedient for the honourable members to legislate great laws that will make the 10th Assembly the best because of its people oriented laws and legislatio­n.

He opined that when people see the dividends of democracy, it will bring peace and harmony.

Also, Nollywood Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, appreciate­d the honourable members and the head of Missions for the opportunit­y to be with them and advised the legislator­s to imbibe the spirit of togetherne­ss and foster laws that make them relevant in the future.

Bishop Enobong Etteh of Salem Internatio­nal Centre charged the lawmakers to always put God first in whatever they do as this is the secret for success and rapid growth.

He admonished them to legislate laws that will bring succor to the citizens.

Some legislator­s present at the meeting were the Abeokuta North/ Obafemi Owode ( Ogun State), Olumide Osoba; Egbado South/ Ipokia ( Ogun State), Akinlade Abiodun; Mayo/ Jada/ Ganye/ Tonnyo ( Adamawa State), Mohammed Bassi; Orhionwon/ Uhunmwode ( Edo State), Belle Osawaru, among others.

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