The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the Government of the Republic of Ghana for formally handing over a building belonging to the High Commission of Nigeria in Accra, Ghana.
The demolition of the building by Ghanaian authorities, was strongly condemned by the Nigerian Government.
Following series of high-level engagements, the Government of Ghana had promised to reconstruct the block of four-bedroom flats.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said "The handing over by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Her Excellency, Mrs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway is seen as a commendable development and a symbol of Ghana's commitment to strengthening the ties between both countries.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs applauds the laudable gesture and affirms that the reconstructed building embodies the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect that defines the relationship between the Republic of Nigeria and the sister Nation, Ghana."
The statement disclosed that the keys to the building were received by Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was represented by Ambassador Chimezie Ogu, Director, Foreign Service Academy, Lagos, on behalf of the Government of Nigeria.