President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked the former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon for his commitment to the progress and socio-economic development of Nigeria.
The President spoke with him over the phone on Monday, reiterating his long-standing respect and admiration for the two-time UN Scribe and thanked him for initiating the call.
According to a statement issued by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Ban Ki-Moon commended the President for his swift response to security and other related challenges facing the country.
He expressed appreciation for the support of two prominent citizens of Nigeria -Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the 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.
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