The President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, has approved the conferment of award of Niger Republic’s National Honour on Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni CON.
This was contained in a letter presented by Depute National, Second Deputy Speaker Ecowas Parliament Mr. Boucary Sani Malam Chaibou presented to governor Buni.
Boucary said the President of Niger Republic approved the award in appreciation of Buni’s contribution to building the relationship between Nigeria and Niger Republic.
He said the National Honour awarded to the governor was in conformity with the provisions of the country’s constitution.
“It was a recognition of Governor Buni’s active contributions to strengthening strong bilateral, economic and social relationship between Nigeria and Niger,” he said.
Reacting, Buni expressed gratitude to President Bazoum, the government and people of Niger Republic for the great honour and recognition.
He assured of his continuous support and commitment to building stronger relationships between the two countries.
“Nigeria and Niger are brothers, we all have roles to play in strengthening peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding between the governments and people of the two countries,” Buni said.
He added that the award would serve as a spring board that would spur him to do more to improve the bond between the two nations.
“I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the government and people of Niger Republic for this honour,” Buni said.
