President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria had no regret fighting the scourge of apartheid in South Africa until a fully democratic system was established in the country.
The President said this on Friday when he received the outgoing South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Lulu Louis Mnguni, at the State House in Abuja.
The said Nigeria made lots of sacrifices during the years of apartheid to ensure that full rights were restored to all citizens, irrespective of the colour of their skin.
According to a statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, President Buhari informed the diplomat that Nigeria would continue to strengthen its historic and fraternal relationship with South Africa.
The President congratulated Mnguni on the successful completion of his duty tour, saying bilateral relations between both countries would be improved, especially in trade where they have areas of competitive advantage.
In his remarks, the outgoing envoy thanked the Federal Government for all the support he received.
He said the relationship between both countries had a long history of brotherliness and partnership in promoting the African cause, adding that he would return to South Africa with fond memories of Nigeria.
