He said it would also serve as a critical link between ECOWAS countries and those of the Economic Community of Central African States.
Otedola will mark the event on the French Riviera aboard the Christina O Yacht, once owned by the Late Greek shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis.
The Nigerian president asked for increased Korean investment and called for expanded trade relations beyond gas exports.
Describing the global response to the pandemic as discriminatory, he said the world must not allow the serious public health failure to happen again.
He said incessant strikes gives the impression government is underfunding education but academic unions were complicit in systemic corruption.
He urged all the signatories to the 2023 election Peace Accord, and their supporters, to abide by its content and spirit.
The Nigerian President said his government will sustain deep political discourse and freedom of speech.
The INFF is expected to help Nigeria in its journey of recovery from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
He said his administration will leave a legacy of major development projects across the country.
“Your government has a responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability in how any repatriated stolen funds are spent.”
He also commended the people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent outcome of the elections.
Lalong said it never crossed his mind to serve as APC presidential running mate.
Buhari had overridden the long-drawn attempt by the NNPC to block the deal, citing the need to attract Foreign Direct Investment to the oil and gas sector.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum had last week, resisted renewed moves by Attorney General Malami to pay the money.
The president commended the 94 worthy ambassadors that proudly flew the Nigerian flag in nine sporting events.
The president read the riot act and condemned barbaric attacks in Sokoto, Kaduna and Plateau.
While receiving foreign diplomats, Buhari painted a gloomy picture of the security challenges facing Nigeria and sought international collaboration.
Nigeria played a leading role in the stabilisation of the West African nation in the early 90s, leading to the establishment of democratic rule.
The Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, APC’s five South-west governors and House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila were absent at the meeting.
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja unveiled the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
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