President dedicates Equatorial Guinea award to Nigerians

Monjola Sotubo 15:20 - 15 March 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari conferred with Equatorial Guinea's Grand Collar of the Order of Independence award by President Teodoro Mbasogo.

Buhari is said to have dedicated the award to the people of Nigeria, who, he said, have worked tirelessly for peace in the country and Africa.

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This was disclosed via a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

“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,” Buhari was quoted as saying.

“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 added.

The award was conferred on Buhari by President Teodoro Mbasogo at Equatorial Guinea’s Presidential Palace.