Photos: Maada Bio in Nigeria, receives assurances from Buhari
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president muhammadu buhari has given assurances to the new president of sierra leone mr julius maada bio of nigerias support including military assistance as the country works towards a stable and improved economy1 the president gave the assurance when he received the sierra leonean president at the presidential villa abuja on wednesday1 president buhari congratulated bio on the successful elections and the transition that had ushered in a new government in the country1 we will continually stand by you to ensure stability in your country. we believe security in the west coast region africa and the world should be a collective concern he said1 the president said nigeria had for a long period provided security support for the country especially during the 11 years of civil war and would continue to assist the forces on the ground to ensure the peace and stability needed for development1 according to him he shares a lot in common with the sierra leonean president which includes ruling the country as a military general contesting several elections as opposition and winning to face the challenges of security and an ailing economy1 in his remarks the president of sierra leone said his country remained grateful to nigeria for the brotherly role it had played in ensuring an end to the protracted civil war in the country and the successful political transitions since then1 bio said he would work towards deepening the bilateral relations with nigeria and the strengthening of the regional bond particularly in the areas of security and trade1