President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday afternoon in Abuja, expressed gratitude to a former United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, for his commitment to the progress and socio-economic development of the country.
In a phone conversation, Buhari reiterated his long-standing respect and admiration for the two-time UN scribe and thanked him for initiating the call.
According to a statement titled ‘President Buhari thanks Ban Ki-Moon for support to Nigeria.’ signed on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Ban Ki-Moon commended the President for his handling of security and related challenges facing the country.
He expressed appreciation for the support of two prominent citizens of Nigeria, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, President’s Chief of Staff and one-time UN Undersecretary General and Mrs Amina Mohammed, the current Deputy Secretary General, saying that they are among the best he had ever worked with.
