Gov. Buni receives national honour in Niger Republic for strengthening bilateral ties
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been awarded Niger Republic’s National Honour for his exceptional leadership and active contributions to building strong bilateral ties between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed.
According to the statement, the President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, approved the national honour in a letter that was presented to Governor Buni by Mr Boucary Sani Malam Chaibou, Depute National, Second Deputy Speaker Ecowas Parliament, in his Abuja residence.
Boucary said the President of Niger Republic approved the award in appreciation of Buni’s contribution to building relationship between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
He said the National Honour awarded to the governor was in conformity with the provisions of the country’s constitution.
Boucary noted that “It was a recognition of Governor Buni ‘s active contributions to strengthening the strong bilateral, economic and social relationship between Nigeria and Niger”.
Responding, Governor Buni expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to President Bazoum, the government and the good people of Niger Republic for the great honour and recognition.
He assured his continuous support and commitment to building stronger relationships between the two countries.
“Nigeria and Niger are brothers, we all have roles to play in strengthening peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding between the governments and people of the two countries,” Buni said.
He added that the award would serve as a springboard that would spur him to do more to improve the bond between the two nations.
Similarly, Buni extended his heartfelt appreciation to the government and good people of Niger Republic for the great honour.
Governor Buni is receiving the second National Honour this year after Nigeria’s National Honour of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in October this year.
