Tony Blair expresses confidence in
Nigeria's future

Blair
Abuja, May 14, 2015 (NAN) Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on
Wednesday expressed confidence in the ability of Nigerians to experience
greater times ahead.
Blair said this to newsmen after a courtesy visit to the President-elect,
retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja.
He expressed readiness and support to the incoming administration in
whatever capacity the country needed it.
``I just want to say to the President-elect that there is tremendous support
for you and the country at this moment, and all of us, in whatever way we
can stand, are ready to support you and help you.
``It is a moment of great challenges which bothers on the life of the
people as well as their security and so on.
``If the same spirit and character that defined the election can be taken
through these coming years to address the challenges, I think we can all
have great confidence in the times ahead.''
Blair said the recent general elections made it obvious that the future and
destiny of Nigeria lay in the hand of its people.
He said in the last few weeks, Nigeria had earned respect through out the
world.
``There is enormous support for Nigeria now in the international
community.
``The support takes into consideration the challenges that lie ahead and
there is great confidence in the country.''
Buhari, in his response, said the fact that the elections were successful
was ''a major relief for us and to all people of conscience throughout the
world.
``I thank the former British Prime Minister for his concern for

Nigeria.''