The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday informed two outgoing ambassadors that democracy remains the best option for Nigeria despite military takeovers in some parts of Africa.
The President made this known while receiving the two envoys at the State House on Wednesday.
The visitors were His Excellency, Dr. Eustaquio Januario Quibato of Republic of Angola and outgoing Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dr. Fahad Obaid Al Taffaq.
The President assured the two countries that his administration will take advantage of mutual interests and continue improve on the existing relationship.
In a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President, Femi Adesina which was made available to Africa Today News, New York, the President recalled the role Nigeria played in the liberation of Angola, noting that the country deploys its resources to help sister African nations.
He underscored that in spite of military coups in some parts of the continent, democracy is still the best option.
Dr. Quibato thanked the President for being the ‘champion’ of anti-corruption in Africa, degrading the Boko Haram insurgency group, and providing what they described as ‘wise leadership’ to the country.
The outgoing Ambassador also lauded President Buhari for repositioning the Nigerian economy in a way that has diminished import dependence.
The Presidency had recently debunked the viral report that President Muhammadu Buhari told close associates that he will not hand over to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu.
The Presidency described the said report as fake, adding that all preparations are in top gear for the handover activities and that the committee in charge of the handover is made up of the representatives of the government and that of the President-elect.
Africa Today News, New York has it that, President Buhari’s Daura community has started preparations to receive their son back after the successful administration of the country for two terms of eight years.