President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that Nigeria had no regret fighting apartheid in South Africa until a full democratic system was established in the country.
Buhari said this while receiving the outgoing South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lulu Louis Mnguni, at the State House, Abuja.
The President according to statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said Nigeria made several sacrifices during the years of apartheid to ensure that full rights were restored to all citizens, irrespective of the colour of their skin.
He said Nigeria would continue to strengthen its historic and fraternal relationship with South Africa.
Buhari, who congratulated Mnguni on the successful completion of his duty tour, said bilateral relations between Nigeria and South Africa would be improved, especially in trade where both countries have areas of competitive advantage.
In his remarks, the outgoing envoy expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for all the support he received during his stay in Nigeria.
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.