Significant Nigerian leaders and US representatives have visited president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, to felicitate with him in Abuja on Wednesday, April 1.
Muhammadu Buhari and ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar
APC presidential candidate was declared as Nigeria’s president-elect by Independent National Electoral Commission.
Those who visited him comprised former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, former Vice President and chieftain of APC, Atiku Abubakar and his wife Hajiya Titi Abubakar.
Also, the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield and accompanied by US Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador James Entwistle, among others visited Nigeria’s president elect.
Gowon visits Buhariю
They all promised their support and commitment to guaranteeing the success of Buhari’s government and for better relations between their countries and Nigeria.
In his respond to the various leaders, General Buhari appreciated the world community for working with Nigerians in organising the atmosphere that helped to bring about change through polls in the country.
Atiku with President-elect
President-elect promised to work with the international community to reinstate Nigeria’s full commitment and responsibilities to the international system.
Yakubu Gowon and General Muhammadu Buhari
It should be noted that US President Barack Obama called General Buhari and President Jonathan to congratulate them.
Later John Kerry, the Secretary of State, also underlined the significance of partnership between the two countries.
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