President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday night hosted World
leaders to dinner and gala night ahead of Wednesday’s maiden edition of the
country’s Democracy Day celebration.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other
dignitaries at the event including State Governors, members and leadership of
the newly inaugurated National Assembly, Diplomats, captains of industries were
treated to best of Nigerian cuisines and hospitality.
Speaking at the event, the President said his administration
was ready to move the nation to the next level of prosperity, peace and
stability.
”We will restore peace, justice and bring prosperity for all
Nigerians,” he said
President Buhari, who narrated the history of June 12
general elections in 1993 and the subsequent signing into law June 12 as public
holiday every year, said the celebration was a recognition of the resilient of
the Nigerian people.
He thanked the visiting Heads of State and Presidents for
honouring the nation’s invitation.
Earlier in his remarks, the Secretary of the Government of
the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, said the maiden celebration of Democracy Day
on June 12 was unique and only coincided with the election of new leadership of
the National Assembly.
Those at the event included President of Mauritania, Mohamed
Ould Abdel Aziz; President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame; President of Liberia, George
Weah; President of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso and President of Ghana, Nana
Akufo-Addo.
Others were President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa;
President of Senegal,Macky Sall; Prime Minister of Uganda, Ruhakana Rugunda,
President of the Gambia Adama Barrow and President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou
Issoufou.
The dinner was also attended by Vice-President Yemi
Osinbajo, the wife of the president, Aisha Buhari and wife of the Vice
President, Dolapo Osinbajo, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Speaker Femi
Gbajabiamila, Deputy Senate President,Ovie Omo-Agege and Deputy Speaker, Ahmed
Idris Wase.
Some APC state governors, APC national chairman, Adams
Oshiomhole, APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, diplomats, former ministers also
attended the event.
Highpoint of the event was a toast to the Federal Republic
of Nigeria by Vice-President Osinbajo and unveiling of a photo book tagged, “
Being Buhari” by the president.
The ceremony which was held at the State House Conference
Center Abuja, also featured music and cultural display showcasing the country’s
diversity.
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