Conferring the award as President Buhari arrived the country for an official visit, President Nguema Mbasogo said that the honour was a confirmation of President Buhari’s “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 announced that he has dedicated the award 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. 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 that 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.
He pledged that under his leadership, Nigeria will continue to make significant contributions to peace, political stability and progress in Africa. [myad]
