President Buhari Restates Commitment To Strengthen Democracy In Guinea Bissau

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of Nigeria to work with Guinea Bissau and other countries towards sustaining and strengthening democracy and good governance both in the sub-region and on the continent.

Buhari gave the affirmation yesterday during a one-day State visit to the West African country where he used the opportunity to review the bilateral relations of both countries and the challenges facing the region,

He commended the citizens for standing with the President, Umaro Embaló’s democratic government, and further expressed appreciation for the conferment of the country’s highest national honor, the Amilcar Cabral Award as well as the naming of a major street in Bissau, the capital city, after him.

In his remarks, the President of Guinea Bissau said that he was pleased with Nigeria for the constant support, particularly through the country’s 20 years of instability.