The Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, said the country is committed to strengthening its bilateral relations with Nigeria.
Bazivamo, who said this at Rwanda’s 30th National Heroes Day celebration in Abuja on Saturday, noted that Rwanda and Nigeria had overcome challenges of adversity, adding that both could build a brighter future for their people through shared experiences and expertise.
“As the new High Commissioner of Rwanda to Nigeria, I am committed to further strengthening this vital bilateral relationship by working together and sharing our experiences and expertise. Together we can build a brighter future for our people,” the high commissioner said.
Speaking on the theme ‘Our Heroism, Our Dignity’, Bazivamo said Rwanda’s history was built on the values of resilience, unity, and dignity.
“On this day, we reflect on the sacrifices of those who came before us, those who fought for our freedom, unity, and progress, those who have embodied the highest values of patriotism for our country and Rwandans,” he said.
The high commissioner said Rwanda, since the 1994 genocide, had embarked on a transformational journey and “emerged from the ashes of genocide to become a nation of peace, unity, and progress.
“This transformation is a tribute to the heroes who have paved the way and a testament to the power of choices: unity, accountability, and thinking big,” he said.
He also said that Rwanda is committed to fostering mutually beneficial partnerships with other countries.
He added: “There are investment opportunities in Rwanda that can be tapped into in the sectors of manufacturing, ICT, real estate, agriculture and agribusiness, tourism, and hospitality, among others.
National Heroes Day is held every year on 1 February, honoring the exceptional Rwandans who demonstrated the highest values of patriotism and sacrifice and made significant contributions to nation-building, liberation, and unity.
It serves as an opportunity to reflect on their legacy, inspire future generations, and reaffirm Rwanda’s commitment to building a better future for all.
The Rwandan genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi, occurred between April 7 and July 4, 1994, during the Rwandan Civil War.
During this period of around 100 days, members of the Tutsi minority ethnic group, as well as some moderate Hutu and Twa, were killed by armed Hutu militias.
