The newly appointed Chairman of the Nigeria-South Korea Friendship Group in the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Davies Akinlayo on Thursday called for the amicable resolution of the ongoing political crisis in South Korea.
Hon. Akinlayo who gave the charge during a media chat in Abuja, applauded Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the House leadership for the confidence reposed in him to lead the Friendship Group Committee.
Speaker Abbas during Wednesday’s plenary, described the creation of the Friendship Groups as the “fulfilment of the key promise made at the commencement of the 10th Assembly.”
Addressing Parliamentary Correspondents after his appointment, Hon. Akinlayo disclosed that the Committee will hold a strategic meeting with the South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria next week.
According to him, the proposed meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss on bilateral relationship between both countries.
He said: “I first want to give glory to God Almighty for making this day a reality and also thank the leadership of the Green Chamber for counting me worthy to be appointed to Chair the Nigeria -South Korea Friendship Group Committee. I’m so honoured and very grateful to them.
“I will advise all the citizens to give peace a chance. They should take it easy stay away from violence and make sure they protect the public institutions.
“I also advise them to obey the rule of law and stick to the rules of engagement.
“I wish to advise them to be civil and also give the President the chance to perform his functions and allow peace to reign in that country,” he urged.
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