A former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN),
, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for dealing with insecurity and other challenges facing the country.
The presidential spokesman stated that the former diplomat commended the Nigerian leader in a phone call on Monday afternoon.
Garba said Ki-moon appreciated President Buhari for giving his support to the current UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, and his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, while he was with the UN.
The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari Monday afternoon spoke to Ban Ki-Moon over the phone and said Nigeria is in full appreciation to the former United Nations Secretary-General for his commitment towards the progress and socio-economic development of Nigeria.
“President Buhari reiterated his long-standing respect and admiration for the two-time UN Scribe and thanked him for initiating the call.
“Ban Ki-Moon commended the President for his handling of security and related challenges facing the country.
“He expressed appreciation for the support of two prominent citizens of Nigeria – Professor Ibrahim Gambari, President’s Chief of Staff and one-time UN Undersecretary-General, and Mrs. Amina Mohammed, the current Deputy Secretary-General – saying that they are among the best he had ever worked with.”