The Minister made the conferment today at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, while receiving the President of Germany who is on a 5-day state visit to Nigeria.
The Minister described Abuja as the symbol of national unity of the country, adding that the key to the City of Abuja confers on him the Honorary Citizenship of Abuja, with all the rights and privileges.
He emphasized that the honour has been bestowed on the visiting President as a mark of respect for the strong friendship and cordial relationship between the people of Nigeria and Germany.
Responding, the German President, Mr. Joachim Gauck, who led a strong delegation of German Government and people to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, appreciated the honour done him.
The President reiterated that Nigeria and Germany have long standing diplomatic relationship that should be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of the two countries. [myad]
