Buhari Speaks With AU Chairman, President Conte on Phone
The Presidency has revealed that President Muhamnadu Buhari spoken with the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Alpha Conde of Guinea, on Friday on phone.
Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina made the disclosure in a statement he issued on Saturday.
This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina.
According to Adesina, President Conde said he was calling on behalf of leaders of member countries of the AU
Conte assured the Nigerian President that all African leaders stand with him in prayers at a time like this.
Buhari, while thanking President Conde for the telephone call, used the opportunity to congratulate him on his recent election as AU Chairperson during the 28th Ordinary Summit of the continental body in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in January 2017.
The Nigerian President, who could not attend the AU Summit, wished his Guinean counterpart a successful tenure.
President Buhari also expressed confidence that Africa will witness improved political stability, security and economic growth during Conde’s tenure.
