From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday thanked former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for his commitment to the progress and socio-economic development of Nigeria.
The Nigerian president gave the commendation via the phone reiterating his long-standing respect and admiration for the two-time UN Scribe and thanked him for initiating the call.
In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Ki-Moon is said to have 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.