Some African heads of state gathered in Niger Republic ad eulogised president Muhammadu Buhari.
The African leaders were in Niamey, the capital of Niger, for the African Union Summit on Industrialisation and Economic Diversification, as well as the Extraordinary Session on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
As per News Agency of Nigeria, the leaders also attended the launching of the French version of the book entitled ‘‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria.’’
Speaking at the book launch, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic described the Nigerian leader as ‘‘an austere man, uncompromising, humble man, an ardent patriot and a committed democrat.’’
“I just want to emphasise that there is a reciprocating affection for this man.
“Today, l am the President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, firstly it is God and secondly it is this man, Baba. Thank you very much,’’ the Guinea Bissau leader said.
On his part, the President of Chad described Buhari as a very experienced man with a great dream for Nigeria and a clear vision for Africa.
“President Buhari brings a heritage and a source of knowledge to us all. Thank you for this inestimable gift, Mr President.
“President Buhari is undoubtedly an icon whose role and action make the African voice to be heard in the world.
“He has always contributed to development in Africa by protecting and defending Africa and Africans. You are undoubtedly a model. You taught us perseverance in politics,” he said.
