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| President Buhari receives in audience H.E. Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of Central African Republic in State House on 24th May 2021 |
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday hosted Professor Faustin-Archange Touadera, President of Central African Republic at State House, Abuja, telling him that his first concern for his people is their security and well being.
โAt all times, that is my first concern, my priority,โ President Buhari said. โThat is why we are hosting a summit of Lake Chad Basin Commission in Abuja, to discuss the situation in Chad, and the implications for neighbouring countries.
โThe recharge of Lake Chad with water from Congo Basin is another issue, as it holds great implications for security, since about 30 million people are affected.โ
President Touadera commiserated with his host over the military plane crash last weekend, which claimed the life of Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, and 10 others.
He said Central African Republic is on the verge of rebuilding its Army, and would need Nigeriaโs help, as well as for Nigerian businessmen to come into the country to invest in diverse areas.
โWe want closer ties with Nigeria, and that is one of the reasons I am here,โ President Touadera said.
