President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday,
received his counterpart from Niger Republic, Alhaji Muhammadou
Issoufou, at his residence in Daura...
The presidential chopper conveying the Nigerien President and his entourage landed at Daura helipad around 12.03p.m.
Issoufou said he was in Daura to see Buhari and to wish him well for his return from medical vacation.
He stated that the people of Niger
Republic were happy at the return of the President in good health,
stressing that the relationship between Nigeria and his country had been
very cordial.
Issoufou said he had discussed with
Buhari issues on security, Lake Chad Basin and mutual relationship
between the two countries.
He added that Niger and Nigeria would
continue to relate peacefully and friendly, stressing that Nigeria’s
position in global politics could not be over emphasised.
Buhari said he had discussed important
issues with Issoufou, stressing that they would not relent in their
efforts to secure Africa from crisis.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the visiting President also visited the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar.
The Emir commended Issoufou for his
efforts in strengthening and sustaining the bond of brotherhood and
mutual relationship between Nigeria and Niger.
Farouk made the commendation in Daura on Tuesday when he hosted the visiting President at his palace.
He said the relationship between Nigeria
and Niger predated the political independence of the two nations,
stressing that “we inter-marry and conduct business activities together
for many years.”
The emir stated that Buhari returned
from his UK medical trip in good spirit, saying “we would continue to
support his policies and programmes for the development of Nigeria and
Africa.”
Issoufou stated that he was in Daura to
felicitate with the people of Nigeria on the return of Buhari from his
medical vacation in London.
The Nigerien president was conducted
round historical sites in Daura, including the popular Daurama Palace
and the Kusugu, founded by the legendary Queen Daurama.
The emir presented a gift of an Arewa-breed horse to the visitor.
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