Local News

Buhari Set To Receive Award In Mauritania

VOICE AIR MEDIA

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart for Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania to receive the “African Award for Strengthening Peace’’ for his leadership role in promoting peace on the continent, through regular inventions, counsels and conciliatory positions.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the award will be presented to President Buhari on Tuesday by the Abu Dhabi Peace Forum, which is an assembly of leaders established in 2014 to pursue new ways to embrace inclusive citizenship, promote lasting peace, and work towards a safer and more sustainable world for everyone.

The statement informed that before the international recognition for serving Nigeria, and the larger interest of peace in Africa, the President will participate in the Programme of the Third Forum of the African Conference for Peace, where he will deliver a speech on milestones and gains in the African peace process.

President Buhari will depart for Nouakchott on Monday and return Wednesday, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi, National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Mohammed B. Monguno and Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar. (Tribune)

VAM News

Recent Posts

Nigeria Announces Cheaper Fuel for Citizens

THE Federal Government has announced that Nigerians will start buying petrol at lower prices at…

12 hours ago

Redeemer’s University Graduates 2,471 Students, Produces Record 52 PhDs at 18th Convocation

THE Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer's University, Ede, Prof. Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, has announced the graduation of…

14 hours ago

Moove company exits Nigeria after six years operation

Moove, the global mobility company founded in Lagos, has announced plans to conclude its operations…

15 hours ago

2027: INEC Issues Fresh Action to Political Parties Over Candidates

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said political parties that field candidates whose names…

18 hours ago

PHOTOS: Peller and Jarvis Break the Internet With Stunning Maternity Shoot Two Months After Wedding

NEWS UPDATE Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has officially announced that he and his wife,…

21 hours ago

Nursing student expelled over TikTok challenge appeals

One of the nursing students expelled for participating in a TikTok challenge has appealed for…

22 hours ago