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President Buhari being conferred the Highest National Honour
of the Republic of Equitorial Guinea, Grand Coller of the
Order of Independence by H.E. Mr Teodoro Obiang
Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of
Equatorial Guinea ahead of the State Banquet
hosted in his honor during his
two- day visit to Malabo Equatorial Guinea.
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The honour of "Gran Collar De La Orden De La Independencia" translated "Grand Collar of the Order of the Independence" was conferred on President Buhari by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea at the Presidential Palace.
At the investiture ceremony, President Buhari said the recognition was for the people of Nigeria who had worked tirelessly to sustain peace in the country and across other neighbouring countries in Africa.
"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. The reality of the situation now is that there had never been a time in histor
y for greater neighbourliness, for security and economic stability than now," he said.
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The President said the challenges faced by African countries had a common thread, and must be collectively appraised and jointly tackled by all the African countries.
President Buhari assured that Nigeria would always support efforts of ensuring socio-political and economic stability of its neighbours and the entire African continent.
Earlier in his remarks, President Mbasogo said it was an honour for his country to confer the Highest National Honour on President Buhari on his first visit to the country.
"We are here to recognise the son of the soil. On this occasion, we deem it fit and appropriate to decorate the son of Africa for the great work he is doing in Africa, which includes tackling a great menace to the continent, Boko Haram, " he said.
The President pledged his country's support to Nigeria in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
March 14, 2016