President of Benin Republic, Mr Boni Yayi exchanging pleasantries with the Nigerian President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari at the Defence House in Abuja on Thursday, 14 May 2015.
By Abdullahi Mohammed
President of neighbouring Benin Republic ,Mr Boni Yayi visited Nigeria’s president elect,General Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday at the Defence House in Abuja.On the occasion,Yayi pledged his support and cooperation to the incoming administration
” I am here to pledge my support to your administration because of your integrity and respect for your anti corruption campaign slogan,and the fact revealed that you were voted by Nigerians because of these purposes” .
He noted that” Benin is Nigerians’ second home”.He said “ 55% percent of Benin has Nigerians heritage. Nigeria and Benin share the same boarder.”
“I was very young when you were head of states in 1983,and I followed your administration very well and heard about all your principles. You have enormous experience as the former head of state”
” This is your second coming as the president of Nigeria,I hope to be here in future, Benin is the 37th state of Nigeria since we share the same boarders”.
The president elect who spoke on a very lively note expressed appreciation for his visit .Buhari also thanked him for identifying with Nigerians at this critical time .
“I appreciate your coming, for identifying with Nigerians at this critical time where Nigerians are facing alot of challenges and problems from Boko Haram. We are very grateful for your wonderful gesture because Nigeria is faced with insecurity problem generally. We appreciate you once more for identifying with us in this trying times.
