President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Malabo was conferred with the Highest National Honour of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for his personal integrity,exemplary leadership style and courage to fight terrorism in order to ensure peace and safety in Africa.
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.
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.
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