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President Muhammadu Buhari says despite the many challenges facing Nigeria, he has done his best since he assumed office in May 2015.
He stated this on Tuesday in Washington while welcoming the Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Forum, Sheikh Al-Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah and his deputy, Pastor Bob Roberts of the United States.
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The President also said there is the need to raise generations of youths devoid of religious extremism and bigotry.
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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
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PRESIDENT BUHARI TO RECEIVE AWARD ON PEACE AND SECURITY, SAYS THE YOUTH MUST BE THE FOCUS
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday in Washington said the countryâs youths are its promise for a better future and solving their problems is the priority of the government.
Speaking while welcoming the Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Forum, Sheikh Al-Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah and his deputy, Pastor Bob Roberts of the US who came on a visit to him, President Buhari said the work of the foundation in promoting multi-faith dialogue was as important to the world as it was to Nigeria.
He spoke about the need to raise generations of youths devoid of religious extremism and bigotry, urging the group to continue to target the young people who are the promise of the future.
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âYour work is very important in helping, especially the youth, to understand one another and at the same time, to be proud of their heritage. This great initiative by you will help future generations to plan well and live together in peace. On our part, we will continue to solve our problems, especially as they relate to the youths. We are big in size and population, facing many challenges, but in many areas, we are trying. In seven-and-a-half years, I have done my best,â said the President.
The Foundation Secretary General said they had come to inform the President, and to invite him to attend the conferment upon him, the Abu Dhabi Foundationâs award in recognition of his outstanding achievements in promoting peace and security.
They said the conferment was in line with the Foundationâs work in fighting religious extremism and promoting peaceful coexistence and dialogue amongst all religions.
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Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
December 13, 2022
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