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Cooperation
By Collins Yakubu-hammer
Abuja, Nov.8, 2016 (NAN) The South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Noh Kyu-duk,
has assured Nigeria of continuous cooperation and positive relations.
Kyu-Duk said this at the Korean National Day Reception and Opening of Korean Cultural Festival on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said “this year marked the 36th anniversary of peaceful mutual relations between Nigeria and South Korea and during the years, the two countries built friendly relationship.
“Korea will continue to strengthen the mutual cooperation with Nigeria.
“Today is the 4,349 year of the anniversary of the Korean nation; the nation’s history has been associated with many stories, from love stories to drones and others.
“It is a special day for our country; the Korean community in Lagos is also here to mark the day.”
According to the ambassador, the celebration will continue until Nov. 12.
He added that there would be a “Zuma Grill” from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, where Korean delicacies would be displayed for sale.
“Three latest Korean movies will be shown at the Silverbird Gallaria Abuja on Nov. 10
and admission is free.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that highpoint of the event was a Jazz musical performance by a Korean Jazz Group called ‘Se:um’ who came all the way from Soul, South Korea.
The group sang songs like ‘Korean Breath 3’, ‘Nike Nike (Nigerian Song)’, Isn’t she lovely’ among others.
NAN also reports that those present at the event include former Governor of Rivers,
Dr Peter Odili and his wife, Mrs Mary Odili.
Also at the event were Mrs Ayotunde Adeshugba, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Culture, some members of the National Assembly, other government functionaries and the diplomatic community.
Guests were treated to a Korean buffet and music at the fountain area, Transcorp Hilton. (NAN)
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Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu