The honour of "Gran Collar De La Orden De La
Independencia" translated "Grand Collar of the Order of the
Independence" was conferred on PresidentBuhari 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 history
for greater neighbourliness, for security and economic stability than
now," he said.
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.
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