Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea, Professor Nora Ladi Daduut, has honoured six Nigerian students who secured research grants totalling $2.29 million from South Korea’s National Research Foundation.

The students were recognised during Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary held in Seoul at the weekend.

The event brought together Nigerian families, students and friends of Nigeria in South Korea.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Jos, Daduut said the celebration provided an opportunity for Nigerians in South Korea to come together to celebrate the country.

She congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the anniversary and commended his administration for its efforts toward developing and sustaining Nigeria through its strategic plan built around the four Ds of Demography, Development, Democracy and Diaspora.

The ambassador presented letters of commendation to the six researchers in recognition of their academic achievements, noting that their success has brought honour to Nigeria.

She urged Nigerians living in South Korea to continue to uphold and project the good image of the country through peaceful coexistence.

The President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation South Korea, Mr Anthony Achusim, congratulated President Tinubu and Ambassador Daduut on her first 100 days in office and noted the opportunities available to Nigerians in South Korea.

The President of the Nigerian Students Association in South Korea, Dr Anis Rabiu, also commended the students for their hard work and dedication.

The event featured a presentation on Daduut’s first 100 days in office and ended with a dinner showcasing Nigerian dishes and music in celebration of the anniversary and the achievements of the Nigerian community.