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PHOTOS: Buhari Commissions 3.8km Boulevard Named After Him In Niger Republic
Buhari commissioned a 3.8km boulevard named after him in Niger Republic.
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated a boulevard named after him in Niger Republic.
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The boulevard, which former Niger President Issoufou Mahamadou initiated, was completed by current president, Mohamed Bazoum.
President Muhammadu Buhari and Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum at the site of the boulevard
The boulevard boasts a length of 3.8km and is 160m wide.
In a series of tweets on Thursday evening, Buhari thanked the government of Niger Republic for the “great and enviable” honour.
Buhari also touted the friendly relationship between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
“I thank President @mohamedbazoum and the Government and people of the Republic of Niger for this great and enviable honour. I also thank former President @IssoufouMhm for initiating the project, which his successor has now completed and launched,” the Nigerian leader tweeted.
I thank President @mohamedbazoum and the Government and people of the Republic of Niger for this great and enviable honour. I also thank former President @IssoufouMhm for initiating the project, which his successor has now completed and launched. pic.twitter.com/cgc3XKTL2p
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 24, 2022
“The kindness of the Government of Niger, manifested through this gesture, is a further testament to the affinity that exists between our two peoples since time immemorial. The relationship between Nigeria and Niger is a genuine one, marked by shared history, values and tradition.
“It gives me great pleasure to note that President Bazoum has taken active steps to consolidate those fraternal bonds since assuming leadership in April 2021,championing the expansion of frontiers of cooperation between our two countries & fostering an environment of mutual trust.”
It gives me great pleasure to note that President Bazoum has taken active steps to consolidate those fraternal bonds since assuming leadership in April 2021,championing the expansion of frontiers of cooperation between our two countries & fostering an environment of mutual trust.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 24, 2022
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