The Presidency has expressed satisfaction with the existing bi-lateral relationship between Nigeria and its neighbours, confirming that such ties have helped tremendously, especially in the areas of tackling border insecurity, illegal arms import and smuggling.
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in Niamey, Niger Republic shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated a major road named after him in the State capital.
The Presidential spokesman said President Buhari, on assumption of office in May, 2015, opened up strong dialogue with neighbouring countries like Niger, Benin, Chad, and Cameroon, an approach, which has resulted in positive diplomatic ties of mutual interest to those countries.
According to him, President Buhari will be leaving behind on 29 May, 2023, a solid relationship, built on a solid rock with Nigeria’s neighbour, which is expected to be built upon by his successor.
While justifying the naming of a road after President Buhari in Niger Republic, Shehu said the development was an indication of the tremendous respect which Nigeria’s neighbours have towards him.
President of Niger Republic Mohammed Bazoun, who was accompanied by the mayor of Niamey and other officials, took President Buhari on a tour of the 3.8 kilometre boulevard inaugurated, in line with the country’s constitutional provisions.
