Buhari honoured by State of New Jersey, City of Philadelphia
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President Muhammadu Buhari was on Friday honoured by the State of New Jersey and City of Philadelphia, as the two cities gave him special citations in New York.
A statement by the Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina, said the President had made a presentation at the High Level Roundtable on Corruption, Migration and Bridging Africa’s Infrastructure Gap, a programme on the margins of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly.
“He then stepped forward, Diane Campbell, representing Senator Turner of New Jersey, read a citation of the Nigerian leader, acknowledging his military, professional and political strides.
“President Buhari stood ramrod straight, as the hall erupted in rapturous applause.
The Chairman, Nigerian Coalition for Business Development and Investment, Jude Iheoma, also read a citation on behalf of the City of Philadelphia.
On hand to witness the honour, described as “ a day of glory” for Nigeria, were international investors and captains of industry.
Others include ministers; directors-general; Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO NEPAD International; Princess Gloria Akobundu, CEO NEPAD Nigeria; Ibrahim Gambari, former Minister of External Affairs; and top senior government officials from Nigeria