President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for the Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania on Tuesday where he is billed to receive the “African Award for Strengthening Peace.’’
The award is for his leadership role in promoting peace on the continent, through regular interventions, counsels and conciliatory position.
According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Femi Adesina, “the award will be presented to President Buhari by the Abu Dhabi Peace Forum, which is an assembly of leaders established in 2014 to pursue new ways to embrace inclusive citizenship, promote lasting peace, and work towards a safer and more sustainable world for everyone.
“Before the international recognition for serving Nigeria, and the larger interest of peace in Africa, the President will participate in the Programme of the Third Forum of the African Conference for Peace, where he will deliver a speech on milestones and gains in the African peace process.”
President Buhari, who is expected to return back to Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday, will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd), National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd) and Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.