SAN FRANCISCO, September 23, (THEWILL) – The United Nations, UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-Moon has stated that world leaders hold the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari in high esteem because of the new image he has given the West African country.
Moon, who stated this while backing government’s efforts in fighting corruption and terrorism, informed Buhari that: “you are highly respected by world leaders, including myself. Your person has given your country a positive image”.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, quoted the UN chief as saying this during a bilateral meeting with the President on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York.
Adesina had days ago reported that the United States, U.S, President, Mr. Barack Obama described the Nigerian leader as a man of “integrity and honesty,” expressing optimism that the Buhari-led government would assist Nigeria within the short period it has left.
Ki-Moon, according to the statement, further disclosed that the world body recognised the successes recorded by the Buhari administration against Boko Haram terrorists, urging however that human rights be upheld always, to prevent a repeat of Syria scenario.
While commending the President for his commitment to issues on climate change, Ban Ki-Moon added that the government should “own the Sustainable Development Goals,” for the good of its citizens.
