President Buhari has been commended by the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon for his war against corruption and terrorism. He told the President that leaders across the world respect him for giving Nigeria a positive image.
Buhari’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement quoted Ban Ki-Moon as saying this during a bilateral meeting with the President on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York.
The UN scribe said: “You are highly respected by world leaders, including myself. Your person has given your country a positive image.”
He said the UN recognised the achievements of the Buhari administration against Boko Haram, urging that human rights be upheld always, to prevent a repeat of the scenario being witnessed in Syria.
Ban Ki-moon also thanked the Nigerian leader for his commitment to issues on climate change, adding that the government should “own the Sustainable Development Goals,” for the good of its citizens.