The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Sunday addressed President Bola Tinubu as “Ore mi”.
Modi made the endearment remark 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.