Nigerian President Buhari has publicly stated his support for the Beijing Winter Olympics

On the 25th, Nigerian President Buhari issued a statement through the president's special adviser on media and propaganda affairs and presidential spokesman Adhina congratulating China on its upcoming hosting of the Beijing Winter and Paralympic Games and reiterating the firm support of the Nepalese government and people for China's hosting of the games.

Buhari said that Beijing hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 2008, and after hosting the Winter Olympic Games, it will become the world's first "double Olympic city" and write a new history in the world Olympic movement. China is a good friend and brother of Nepal, and I would like to reiterate the firm support of the Nepalese government and people for China. The slogan of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is "Together for the Future", and I believe that with its rich experience in hosting international events, China will be able to dedicate a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding Olympic event to the world.

Buhari also said that the Olympic Games is a platform for countries to enhance friendship and cooperation, and wished the athletes of the Beijing Winter Olympics to achieve good results, and also wished the athletes of all countries to practice the core values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect of the Olympic Games while pursuing the Olympic dream.