Yobe state to promote peace between Nigeria, Niger Republic

By Bintu Jidda
Kanempress

Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria has assured Peace Ambassadors of Abzinawa Damagaram, Zeinder, Niger Republic of promoting peace between the two countries.

Governor, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State gave the assurance shortly after receiving the leader of the Niger delegation, Abdullahi Ibrahim in Damaturu.

“I will continue to encourage peaceful coexistence among our communities and countries”, Governor Buni assured.

The Niger delegation honoured Governor Buni with the traditional title of “Sarkin Yakin Zaman Lafiya” for Nigeria and Niger Republic.

Leader of the delegation, Abdullahi Ibrahim, said the title was in recognition of Governor Buni’s efforts in the promotion of peace and peaceful coexistence between Nigeria and Niger communities.

“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 Niger Republic”, Abdullahi said.

He said Buni’s strides recorded in the health care delivery, road network, and economic development to Nigerians in Yobe State are also being enjoyed by communities in the Niger Republic.

It will be recalled that Governor Buni was in December 2022 bestowed with a National Honour of “Commandeur dans l’ordre du merit du Niger” by the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum for his contribution to the improved diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and Niger Republic.