President Muhammadu Buhari late
Monday in Malabo received Equatorial
Guinea’s highest national honour, the
Grand Collar of the Order of the
Independence, and dedicated it to the
people of Nigeria, who, he said, have
worked tirelessly for peace in the
country and Africa.
” I will like to express profound
gratitude for the honour given to me and
my people,” Mr. Buhari said according to
a statement signed by his spokesperson,
Femi Adesina.
“There has never been a time for greater
neighbourliness on our continent in the
interest of peace, security and economic
stability than now,” President Buhari
said at the investiture ceremony.
The president said as African countries
faced common challenges, they must
strive to cooperate more to find
workable solutions that will facilitate
rapid socio-economic development on
the continent.
President Buhari pledged that under his
leadership, Nigeria would continue to
make significant contributions to peace,
political stability and progress in Africa.
President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of
Equatorial Guinea said the honour was
conferred on President Buhari for his
“personal integrity, exemplary
leadership style and courage to fight
terrorism in order to ensure peace and
safety in Africa”.
“We deemed it fit and appropriate to
honour this son of Africa for the great
work he is doing, which includes
tackling Boko Haram, a great menace to
the continent,” President Mbasogo said.

Source: Premium Times