By CALEB AYANSINA

Federal Government has extolled the contribution of the Federal Republic of South Korea for its contributions toward the growth and development of culture in Nigeria.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bulus Lolo, gave the commendation at the Korean Cultural festival, an occasion to mark five years of cultural initiative aimed at promoting cultural exchange between Nigeria and Korea, in Abuja.

Lolo said Korean cultural festival had added element of sophistication to Nigerian culture having been the first country to bring Nigerians-Koreans together in a setting like this.

“Let me also salute your effort having been the first country to have diplomatic reception since President Muhammadu Buhari Inaugurates its cabinet.

“We assure you to explore way of bringing our people together and expanding the business relationship that exists.

“Korean culture is very rich and full of history I hope we shall continue working together to promote unity of the whole world,” he said.

In his remarks, the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Noh Kyu-Duk, who extolled the beauty of the Korea-Nigerian culture, noted that Korea center established five years ago had secured a good foundation for cultural exchange of the two countries.