Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has conferred the citizenship of Abuja to the President of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Patrice Talon.
The minister, who received Talon at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday, also presented him w.
The Minister said 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 this honour has been bestowed on the visiting President as a mark of respect for the strong friendship and cordial relationship between the people of Federal Republic of Nigeria and Republic of Benin.
Muhammad Bello told the visiting President that Abuja is the symbol of national unity of the
country and that it is a rare privilege to have President Talon to be in the city.
Responding, the Benenoise President, who led a strong delegation of Benin Government and people to have audience with President Muhammadu Buhari, appreciated the honour done to him.
President Talon said that Nigeria and Benin have long standing historical and diplomatic relationship that ought to be strengthened for the mutual benefit of the two countries.
“I am highly honoured with this kind gesture and this is an opportunity to open the city of Abuja to every Benin citizen.” [myad]
