As part of efforts to promote relations between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the Peace Ambassadors of Abzinawa Damagaram, Zeinder, Niger Republic, have honoured the Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, with the traditional title of “Sarkin Yakin Zaman Lafiya” for Nigeria and Niger Republic.
The leader of the delegation, Mr. Abdullahi Ibrahim Abdullahi Ibrahim Ifaret Kelgares, while decorating the governor with the title in Damaturu at the weekend, said it was in recognition of Buni’s efforts in the promotion of peace among Nigerian and Nigerien communities.
He said; “We found it necessary to recognise you with this title in view of the peaceful coexistence and infrastructure development at the border communities which are also enjoyed by communities in Niger Republic.
“Your strides in healthcare delivery, road network and economic development are being enjoyed by our communities in Niger Republic.”
Governor Buni while speaking assured to continue promotion of peace and harmony between the two countries.
“We are brothers who were divided by the colonial boundaries and that should not make us enemies.
“I will continue to encourage peaceful coexistence among our communities and countries,” he assured.
Buni had in December 2022 received Niger’s national honour of ‘Commandeur dans l’ordre du mérite du Niger’ from the government of Niger Republic for his contributions to improvement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
