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Buhari leaves Abuja to participate in peace forum in France

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6 years ago

November 9, 2018

The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Friday for Paris , France .According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Mr . Femi Adesina , the President is scheduled to participate in the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum slated for November 11 to 13 .

Adesina said the forum , organised by the French Government and a number of Non -Governmental Organisations , was based on the “ simple idea that international cooperation is key to tackling global challenges and ensuring durable peace . ”

The presidential spokesman said the Nigerian President would join the United Nations Secretary – General , Antonio Guterres , and other world leaders in discussing contributions towards global peace while underscoring the imperative of collective action .
The statement added , “ While in Paris , President Buhari will also join other world leaders to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the Armistice signed on November 11 , 1918 between the Allied Forces and Germany in the forest of Compiegne in France to end the First World War .

“ During his visit to Paris , President Buhari will attend a luncheon hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France in honour of visiting heads of delegations .

“ Before returning to Abuja, the President and his delegation will have an interactive session with the Nigerian community in France . ”

Buhari , according to the statement , will be accompanied on the trip by three state governors and other top government officials .

They include Aminu Masari ( Katsina ); Willie Obiano ( Anambra ) and Kayode Fayemi ( Ekiti ) .

Others include the Minister of Foreign Affairs , Geoffrey Onyeama ; the Attorney -General and Minister of Justice , Abubakar Malami ; the National Security Adviser , Maj – Gen . Babagana Monguno ( retd . ; and the Director – General , National Intelligence Agency , Ahmed Abubakar .