Buhari Names Abuja Expressway After President Of Niger Republic, Issoufou Mahamadou

President Muhammadu Buhari has named a major road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after his Niger Republic counterpart, President Issoufou Mahamadou.

The FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, who disclosed this on his Twitter page, said Buhari named Abuja expressway after the Nigerien president ‘Mahamadou Issoufou’ for his “significant role in the promotion of peace in Africa”.

“Earlier today, the first phase of the on-going Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) in Abuja was named the ‘Mahamadou Issoufou Expressway’ in honour of the President of the Republic of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou,” the minister said.

“The road was named after the Nigerien President by President @MBuhari as a mark of deep appreciation for the maintenance of brotherly relationship between Nigeria & the Rep. of Niger & in recognition of the Nigerien President’s significant role in the promotion of peace in Africa.”

The road was named after the Nigerien President by President @MBuhari as a mark of deep appreciation for the maintenance of brotherly relationship between Nigeria & the Rep. of Niger & in recognition of the Nigerien President’s significant role in the promotion of peace in Africa

— Mal. Muhd Musa Bello (@MuhdMusaBello) March 16, 2021

In his reaction, Mahamadou appreciated the gesture of the Nigerian President, noting that the relationship between both countries is excellent.

“My brother and friend, @MBuhari, did me the honor to call an Abuja expressway ‘Mahamadou Issoufou expressway’,” he tweeted.

“This testifies, beyond our personal relations, to the excellent relations that exist between #Nigeria and #Niger. His caring touches me. I thank him very much.”

My brother and friend, @MBuhari, did me the honor to call an Abuja express way “Mahamadou Issoufou expressway”. This testifies, beyond our personal relations, to the excellent relations that exist between #Nigeria and #Niger. His caring touches me. I thank him very much. pic.twitter.com/6bEOIjAwuf

— Issoufou Mahamadou (@IssoufouMhm) March 16, 2021

KanyiDaily recalls that Niger Republic had earlier conferred its highest award, Grand Croix Des Ordre National Du Niger, on President Buhari because of his determination to move Africa forward.