Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has made a promise to the Abzinawa Damagaram, Zeinder, and Niger Republic Peace Ambassadors that he will continue to advance peace between the two nations.
Buni gave the assurance in a statement released immediately after meeting with the head of the Niger delegation, Abdullahi Ibrahim, in Damaturu through his spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed.
“I will continue to encourage peaceful coexistence among our communities and countries”, Gov. Buni assured.
The Niger delegation honoured the governor with the traditional title of “Sarkin Yakin Zaman Lafiya” for Nigeria and the Niger Republic.
The title was given to Governor Buni in celebration of his efforts to advance peace and peaceful coexistence between the populations of Nigeria and Niger, according to the delegation’s leader, Abdullahi Ibrahim.
According to Abdullahi-
“We found it necessary to recognize you with this title in view of the peaceful coexistence and infrastructural development in the border communities which are also enjoyed by communities in the Niger Republic”.
He said that residents in the Niger Republic also benefited from Gov. Buni’s efforts to improve healthcare access, the state’s transportation system, and its economy.
cc: Daily Post Ng
