According to a statement by Femi Adesina, the special aide to the president, President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, March 14 in Malabo was conferred with the Highest National Honour of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Malabo was conferred with the Highest National Honour of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for his personal integrity, exemplary leadership style and courage to fight terrorism in order to ensure peace and safety in Africa.
At the investiture ceremony, President Buhari said the recognition was for the people of Nigeria who had worked tirelessly to sustain peace in the country and across other neighbouring countries in Africa.
"On behalf of my country, Nigeria, and the people, I will like to express profound gratitude for the honour given to me and my people. The reality of the situation now is that there had never been a time in history for greater neighbourliness, for security and economic stability than now," he said.
The President said the challenges faced by African countries had a common thread, and must be collectively appraised and jointly tackled by all the African countries.
President Buhari assured that Nigeria would always support efforts of ensuring socio-political and economic stability of its neighbours and the entire African continent.
Earlier in his remarks, President Mbasogo said it was an honour for his country to confer the Highest National Honour on President Buhari on his first visit to the country.
"We are here to recognise the son of the soil. On this occasion, we deem it fit and appropriate to decorate the son of Africa for the great work he is doing in Africa, which includes tackling a great menace to the continent, Boko Haram," he said.
The President pledged his country's support to Nigeria in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
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