Buhari Commends Pope Francis For Contribution To Global Peace
Speaking while receiving Archbishop Augustine Kasujja, Apostolic Nuncio (Ambassador of the Holy See) in a farewell visit at State House, Abuja, yesterday , the President on a statement by his special adviser media, Femi Adelina said the effort of the Pope for peace, especially in Syria, is inspiring and impressive.
“Please convey our gratitude to the Pope. We thank the Vatican for supporting Nigeria’s efforts. You have spent over six years here. We hope you will keep in touch,” President Buhari said.
Kasujja
extolled what he called “the courage of Nigerians,” especially as exhibited by
the unbowed
heads
of people in the North-east, despite the devastation visited on them by years
of insurgency. He
added
that he visited all parts of the country in his almost seven years’ stay.
“If
you permit me, I will love to be an ambassador of Nigeria wherever I go,” he
declared.
The
Apostolic Nuncio said he found Nigeria fascinating, and his tour of duty quite
fulfilling and rewarding.
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