President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that despite the several episodes of unconstitutional regime change across Africa in the past three years, democracy remains the best option for any nation-state.
Buhari said this on Thursday while he bided farewell to Angolan and Emirati Ambassadors to Nigeria, Dr Eustaquio Quibato and Dr Fahad Al Taffaq, respectively.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement.
The President reminisced on the role Nigeria played in the liberation of Angola, noting that the country uses its size and resources to help sister African nations as much as possible.
He said despite the rash of military coups in some parts of the continent, “democracy is still the best option.”
Quibato who arrived earlier thanked the President for the “wise leadership you’ve been giving to Nigeria,” for being the Champion of Anti-Corruption in Africa, and for degrading the Boko Haram insurgency group.
He also lauded Buhari for repositioning the Nigerian economy to be less import dependent.
In another audience, Buhari received the outgoing Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Fahad Al Taffaq, saying he was quite glad that Nigeria made a good impression on him, as he stated in his remarks.
Dr Taffaq equally pledged that the two countries will continue to work “on the details of our relationship,” adding that he made lots of friends in government, the private sector, and civil society during his five-year tour of duty.
The diplomat said he traveled extensively in Nigeria and has come to understand the diversity and culture of the people.
