Buhari to Attend Liberian Anniversary Today

President Muhammadu Buhari will today depart Abuja Friday for Monrovia, Liberian capital to attend the 172nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations of the country as the Special Guest of Honour.

At the event, President Buhari will receive “The Grand Cordon of the Knighthood of Venerable Order of the Pioneers,” Republic of Liberia’s highest national honour.

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“The award is presented by the government for outstanding and distinguished service in international affairs, government, religion, art, science or commerce, and also for singular acts of philanthropy and deeds of heroism and valour.

“President Buhari will be accompanied by Governors Kayode Fayemi, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and Mai Mala Buni of Ekiti, Kwara and Yobe States respectively, as well as the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mustapha Sulaiman, and other top government officials.

“The President is expected back in the country later on Friday,” part of the statement signed by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity read.

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