Nigerians React As Indian PM Modi Speaks Yoruba During Historic Nigeria Visit (Video)

Scores of Nigerians have taken to their X handles to react as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed President Bola Tinubu as “Ore mi” during his visit to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday.

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.

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Modi’s use of the phrase “Ore mi” delighted Nigerians on social media, where many expressed excitement over the friendly exchange.

See reactions below;

@NoNonsensezone: This is India President Narendra Modi speaking the Yoruba Language as he called Nigeria’s president “ Ore mi “

Indian community in Nigeria especially Yoruba land are Huge. They dominated Ilupeju in Lagos, Yet you will never find an Indian man saying Yoruba land is No man’s land or disrespecting their host

India’s president is currently in Nigeria

@lagospidia: Even President Narendra Modi of India speak Yoruba more than @GRVlagos 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Adanla189787: Yoruba language is global

@DivinelyAided: Yoruba language is global

@Mckel2011: Ọ̀rẹ́ mi. Abi wetin I hear? 😂 😂 😂

@Xaif_03: Great to see strong diplomatic engagements between India and Nigeria. Looking forward to the positive outcomes and strengthened ties between our nations under the leadership of President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi.