President
Muhammadu Buhari who is on a working visit to the Country was on 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.
The
honour of "Gran Collar De La Orden De La Independencia" translated
"Grand Collar of the Order of the Independence" was conferred on
PresidentBuhari by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial
Guinea at the Presidential Palace.
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.
*LOL@the look on Kogi state governors face!
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