Yemi Adebayo
President Muhammadu Buhari leaves Abuja, the nation’s capital on Tuesday for Monrovia, Liberia, to attend the 175th Independence Anniversary celebrations of the country.
The President, who will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event, joins other world leaders and organisations to rejoice with the people of Liberia at the event with the theme: “Fostering Unity, Protecting Our Peace for Development and Prosperity.”
Nigeria played a leading role in the stabilisation of the West African country in the early 90s, leading to the establishment of democratic rule and has continued to assist the country in many ways especially through the Technical Aids Corps scheme.
In 2019, President Buhari was conferred with the highest national honour in the country, the Grand Cordon in the Most Venerable Order of Knighthood of the Pioneers of the Republic of Liberia, in recognition of Nigeria’s continued support towards the development of the country.
A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu says President Buhari will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.
The President is expected back in the country on the same day at the end of the anniversary celebration.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
