President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the leadership style of the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan by conducting a successful referendum to decide on the future of leadership for the country.
A statement by special adviser on media and publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as equally commending the citizens of Turkey for the successful conclusion of the referendum yesterday, Monday.
The Nigerian leader said that President Erdogan had displayed foresight and maturity in leading his people to the polls to decide on the future of leadership meant at further deepening peace and stability.
Buhari said that the referendum showcases the democratic credentials of the country and reflects a willingness of the Turkish people to live together and jointly pursue a better future.
Also today, President Buhari wrote to sympathize with the family and friends of former Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey, Senator Ajuji Waziri, who died yesterday, Monday.
The President described late Senator Ajuji as lawmaker, who worked assiduously to improve the conditions of his community and the country.
“As a public servant, who served in many capacities, the President extols the humanity, integrity and purposefulness that Waziri brought into all his responsibilities, particularly in improving relations with Turkey, which has over the years become one Nigeria’s strong allies in the international community.”
Consoled the late Senator’s colleagues in the diplomatic corps,members of the National Assembly, his wife who was former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) boss, Farida Waziri, the children and the government and people of Gombe State.
The President prayed to God tol receive the soul of the departed and grant his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss. [myad]
