President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that Niger Republic is “one of Nigeria’s best friends in Africa”, noting that the people of the French speaking country share cultural affinity with Nigerians.
Buhari said this while felicitating with the President of Niger Republic, Mohammed Bazoum, on the country’s Independence Day being observed on August 3, 2021.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday by Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, he said Niger Republic “has always demonstrated tremendous goodwill towards Nigeria.”
He noted that, “despite the artificial division of Africa, the colonial identity of the people of Niger Republic has never affected the spirit of mutual respect and brotherliness with their Nigerian neighbours.”
Buhari described Bazoum as “a great Africanist who has demonstrated statesmanship since his election in April this year.
“As you celebrate your independence today, I send hearty best wishes on behalf of the government and the people of Nigeria.” he added.
