The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Sunday addressed President Bola Tinubu as “Ore mi”.
Naija News reports that Modi made this statement during his visit to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Before delivering his remarks in Hindi during the meeting, Modi referred to Tinubu, saying, “His Excellency, my friend, ore mi…”
“Ore mi,” a Yoruba phrase, translates to “my friend” in English.
Modi’s use of the phrase “Ore mi” delighted Nigerians on social media, where many expressed excitement over the friendly exchange.
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In a related development, President Tinubu has conferred Nigeria’s second highest honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Modi.
Modi was honoured with the title on Sunday during his visit to President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
Tinubu also declared the Indian Prime Minister as a friend of Nigeria.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honours Prime Minister @narendramodi…