Victor Ezeja
It is the bounden duty of leaders, particularly within the West African sub-region, to do the best for their people, despite depleting resources, says President Muhammadu Buhari.
The President stated this on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving in farewell audience, the Ambassador of Burkina Faso, His Excellency Piabie Firmin Gregoire N’do, who has spent eight years on tour of duty.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina quoted the president as saying, “Leaders should do the best for their people within the limits of resources.”
Buhari added that he hoped the outgoing Ambassador would use the experiences garnered in the field for fruitful decision making in his country when he goes back.”
Ambassador N’do expressed the good wishes of his country, and of himself to Nigeria, commending President Buhari for good diplomacy, which has seen Nigerians leading many international organisations.
He equally expressed appreciation for different kinds of support from Nigeria to Burkina Faso during the flooding crisis, their national elections, and at many other critical times.
He said he enjoyed his stay in Nigeria, had his last daughter here, and holds very pleasant memories of the country.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
