Buhari to host Nigerien president Bazoum Thursday.

 The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will on Thursday (today)in Abuja, host his Nigerien counterpart, Mohammed Bazoum, for a State Visit.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement he signed late Wednesday, titled ‘President Buhari hosts Bazoum, his Nigerien counterpart in Abuja Thursday.’

According to Shehu, the two leaders are expected to discuss joining hands in tackling challenges of security and strategic stability affecting the sub-region and the globe.

“While President Bazoum’s visit is expected to last for a few hours, the neighboring leader will be received with full military honours, including a 21-Gun Salute.”

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