By Nnamdi Ojiego

Sierra Leone Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Henry Macaulay, has commended Nigeria’s roles in the development, peace and stability of his country.

Macaulay stated this at a briefing in Lagos on the forthcoming 52nd independence anniversary of the Republic of Sierra Leone, which comes up on April 27.

He said every Sierra Leone citizen had every reason to celebrate as the government of Ernest Koroma had delivered on its electoral promises.

According to him, the government had provided a greater access to quality education and healthcare services, job opportunities and social protection, sustainable management and people-centered investment among others.

On the relationship with Nigeria, the envoy said: “Nigeria is a major stakeholder in Sierra Leone development and stability. Nigeria made a very big impact towards ending the war in Sierra Leone.

“I want to tell you that Nigeria didn’t waste her time in helping us. We will do everything to sustain this relationship.”

On the security challenges facing Nigeria, Macaulay said his country was partnering with the Federal Government.

to stem the insurgences as “anything that affects Nigeria affects the whole of Africa, especially the West African region.”