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Indian Leader Modi Speaks Yoruba in Video as Nigerian President Confers Award on Him in Abuja

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • Prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, held a delegation talk with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, November 17
  • While addressing the delegation, Modi commenced his speech with a Nigerian greeting for President Tinubu, which drew applause
  • Modi arrived Nigeria on Saturday, November 16, and is expected to depart for Brazil and Guyana

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Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and global issues.

FCT, Abuja - Narendra Modi on Sunday morning, November 17, addressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at State House, Abuja.

Modi, the prime minister (PM) of India, had on Saturday night, November 16, arrived in Abuja. Nigerian public officials as well as the Indian community in the African nation extended a vibrant welcome to Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed President Bola Tinubu as “ore mi” during his visit to the Aso Rock presidential villa in Abuja
Indian leader Modi draws applause as he wishes his 'oremi' Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Photo credit: Evan Vucci
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The 74-year-old is on a two-day state visit to West Africa's largest economy. The last Indian leader to visit Nigeria was Manmohan Singh in 2007.

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After President Tinubu posted on his verified X handle asserting that he looks forward to the two countries’ bilateral discussions ‘to expand the strategic partnership and enhance cooperation in critical sectors', Modi prayed for the strengthening of bilateral friendship between the nations.

On Sunday morning, November 17, President Tinubu received Modi at the State House, Abuja. Modi inspected the Guard of Honour, which was followed by a 21-gun salute in his honour.

Speaking during his meeting with Tinubu, Modi delivered a two-word Yoruba sentence, describing Tinubu as "ore mi", which translates to "my friend".

Watch the video below:

Tinubu honours Modi

Meanwhile, President Tinubu confered Modi with Nigeria's second highest honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The leader of the regional bloc, ECOWAS, declared Modi a friend of Nigeria.

Reacting, Modi said he accepts the gesture with great humility and dedicates it to the people of India.

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Tinubu addresses world leaders at UN

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu delivered a speech at the United Nations general assembly (UNGA78).

Speaking at the high-level event, Tinubu told world leaders that Africa desires "a beautiful prosperous vibrant democratic living space" for its future. His statement comes amid rising coups in Africa.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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