The Government of Iran has pledged its support to help Nigeria in fighting terrorism in the country.
Speaking during the 33rd National Day anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the weekend in Abuja, an embassy official, Mr Manouchelfr Sadeghi Barzhahi, said there is the need for Nigeria and Iran to work on bilateral issues in the areas of cooperation and creating regional co-operation in economy.
Speaking on the oil sector, “Iran has very good experience of over 100 years of oil industries that can be transformed to Nigeria.”
He called for concerted efforts by all friends of Nigeria to fight terrorism.
In his remarks, Chief Whip of the House of Representative Mukthar Mohammed, said Nigeria is facing security challenges. “It is the duty of the global community to stand against it; we are calling on all friends of Nigerians to stand by us at this period.”