The federal government has donated 20 Hilux vans to the government of Burkina Faso to assist the country in the conduct its coming elections.
Bulus Lolo Image credit: The Guardian
The gift was presented by the permanent secretary of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, Bulus Lolo to the Barthelemy Kere, president of Commission Electorate Nationale Independent of Burkina Faso.
Lolo said that the vehicles was sent by President Muhammadu Buhari through a special envoy to deliver the vehicles in what he said is Nigeria’s solidarity with the people of Burkina Faso, The Guardian reports.
He disclosed that President Buhari approved the delivery of the vehicle which is the fulfillment of the pledge made by Nigeria in March to assist Burkina Faso with logistics for the conduct the elections which comes up in October.
Lolo said: “The gesture is to demonstrate to the people of Burkina Faso that Nigeria is solidly behind them.”
The permanent secretary said the gesture was also to demonstrate Nigeria’s support and to let the Burkinabes know that democracy remained the key to stability in any country.
“No matter how difficult it is, democracy brings the expression and the will of the people to bear in governance.If it worked in Nigeria, it can work in Burkina Faso,” Lolo said and appealed to stakeholders in the elections to eschew violence and work for its successful conduct.It is important to include all the stakeholders, respect the rule of law, allow the electorate to cast their votes and let the votes count.
“All these will lead to the success of the elections,” Lolo said.
After receiving the vehicle, Kere praised Nigeria for the gesture saying the vans will be put into proper use.
He said: “The availability of 20 brand new vehicles for the conduct of the October elections is very crucial and important to us. We appreciate the solidarity and support by Nigeria; Nigeria is the only African country that has so far provided assistance in this regard.
“We really need the vehicles to contribute to the success of our elections.”
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