However it is, historically, Buhari is not the first Nigeria president to honour presidents of other countries by naming roads after them. Former presidents – Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo all did the same. And before them was head of state Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida.
This week, critics reigned on President Muhammadu Buhari for naming a highway in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city after Niger Republic’s President Mahamadou Issoufou.
Buhari stated that Nigeria-Niger relations are based on a long common border and shared cultural and historical roots over the years.
“Relations between the two countries have, over the years, been very cordial and fraternal. There is a spirit of good neighbourliness between us,” Buhari said during Issoufou’s visit to Abuja on Tuesday.
“Nigeria’s borders with Niger have always been largely peaceful. There have been no serious border conflicts between the two countries.”
It was a day of exchange of pleasantries and honour. The
Source: Guardian Newspaper
