Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that despite military incursion in some countries, democracy remains the best form of government in Africa.
Speaking Thursday while receiving in audience at the State House, Abuja the outgoing Angolan Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr Eustaquio Januario Quibato, the President posited that despite the rash of military coups in some parts of Africa, “democracy is still the best option.”
President Buhari recalled the role Nigeria played in the liberation of Angola, noting that the country uses its size and resources to help sister African nations as much as possible.
Earlier, the Angolan envoy thanked the President for the “wise leadership you’ve been giving to Nigeria,” for being the Champion of Anti-Corruption in Africa, and for degrading the Boko Haram insurgency group.
The outgoing Ambassador also lauded President Buhari for repositioning the Nigerian economy to be less import dependent.
In another audience, President Buhari received the outgoing Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dr Fahad Obaid Al Taffaq, saying he was quite glad that Nigeria made a good impression on him, as he stated in his remarks.
Recalling that he had been well received anytime he visited UAE, President Buhari assured that the two countries will continue to improve on their relationship, “as we have so much in common.”
Dr Taffaq equally pledged that the two countries will continue to work “on the details of our relationship,” adding that he made lots of friends in government, the private sector, and civil society, in his five-year stay.
He said he travelled extensively in Nigeria, and has come to understand the diversity and culture of the people.
“I am leaving with beautiful memories. I will continue to be close to Nigeria in different capacities,” the envoy promised.
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
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