Tuesday, May 21st
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Sports have the power of uniting people and helping them overcome their differences, Alessandro Cochi, Mayor of Rome's Delegate for Sports has said.
During the Olympics, for instance, people from all the five continents put aside their differences and come together in a brotherly manner to support their athletes, Mr. Cochi said.
New officials have been elected to lead the National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI).
This is an umbrella body for all provincial community associations of Nigerians in Italy.
Nigeria is one of the most fertile countries in Africa for foreign investments, H. E. Eric Tonye Aworabhi, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Italy has said.
In an exclusive interview with Africa News, Ambassador Aworabhi said the Federal Government of Nigeria has put in place several incentives to attract foreign investors.
Africans in Italy who have excelled in different fields have been recognised at the Ghana-Italy Excellence Awards.
The government of Nigeria is committed to promoting peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, Deputy Ambassador of Nigeria to Italy Martine Gereng-Sen has said.
Addressing a recent prayer meeting in Parma, Ms. Gereng-Sen said: “There are now programs in place for radical transformation of Nigeria, part of which are institutions to fight against corruption. The government has also created an interreligious council.”
