President Muhammadu Buhari hosted his Niger Republic counterpart, Mohamed Bazoum, to an Iftar dinner at the State House, Monday evening.
The visiting president and his delegation arrived at 6.45pm, and was received by President Buhari at the State House Mosque, where they prayed together before proceeding to the Banquet Hall.
President Buhari met with the Nigerien leader, who was on his first international trip after inauguration on April 2, 2021, earlier in the day in his office, and they discussed issues of mutual interest, security and economy.
Some top officials of the Nigerian government at the dinner included Geoffery Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd), Minister of Defense and Timipre Silver, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources.Others were National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Munguno (Rtd), Director General of National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufa’i Abubakar and Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
On the entourage of President Bazoum were Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hassoumi Massasou, Deputy Chief of Staff, Djibo Daouda and Nigerien Ambassador to Nigeria, Alat Migaskia.
No tags for this post.
You may be interested
Are Liverpool And Arsenal Out Of The EPL Title Race?
Webby - April 18, 2024This video showcases the trending stories making the rounds over the weekend on Complete Sports, they are the Editors “Pick…
Heartland Get NPFL Approval To Return To Home Ground
Webby - April 18, 2024Heartland has been granted provisional approval to play their remaining home games of the season at the Dan Anyiam Stadium…
UCL: Atletico Madrid Will Come Out Stronger Against Borussia Dortmund –Simeone
Webby - April 16, 2024Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has disclosed that the team has a stronger game plan to overcome Borussia Dortmund in…