Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed President Bola Tinubu as “Ore mi” throughout his go to to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday.
Earlier than delivering his remarks in Hindi throughout the assembly, Modi referred to Tinubu, saying, “His Excellency, my buddy, ore mi…”
“Ore mi,” a Yoruba phrase, interprets to “my buddy” in English.
Modi’s use of the phrase “Ore mi” delighted Nigerians on social media, the place many expressed pleasure over the pleasant trade.
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Reacting to the comment, consumer #Mckel2011 wrote on X.com, “Ọ̀rẹ́ mi. Abi wetin I hear? 😂 😂 😂”
One other consumer, #Adanla189787, commented, “Yoruba language is world.”
#Xaif_03 added, “Nice to see sturdy diplomatic engagements between India and Nigeria. Wanting ahead to the optimistic outcomes and strengthened ties between our nations below the management of President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi.”
Modi, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday night, was welcomed on the forecourt of the Villa at round 10:20 a.m. on Sunday. Following a ceremonial reception, Tinubu escorted the Indian chief into his workplace for a closed-door assembly.
Throughout their assembly, the 2 leaders had been anticipated to debate and signal a number of bilateral agreements geared toward strengthening ties between Nigeria and India.
As a part of the go to, President Tinubu conferred Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Modi. The president remarked that the honour was “to indicate our appreciation of India as Nigeria’s companion.”
Modi’s go to marks the primary by an Indian Prime Minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state go to in 2007, throughout which the 2 nations established a strategic partnership.
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