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AUDA-NEPAD Boss celebrates Buhari’s exemplary leadership at 80

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4 years ago

December 17, 2022

I celebrate African Champion of anti-corruption, firm believer in National development for global growth, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) as he clocks the milestone 80 years today,says Princess Gloria Akobundu fsi, National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Media Assistant to NC/CEO
AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria Abolade Ogundimu, Akobundu said while celebrating the birthday of President Buhari on Saturday,17th December,2022.
According the Agency’s Boss, every national agenda and international commitment of Buhari portrays him as a rare breed patriot

“I celebrate President Buhari today and always for being a champion of good governance and development of Nigeria and Africa at large.
“He approved second Peer Review of the Country in 2019, which came 11 years after the first review .

“It is on record the nation successfully conducted the exercise and was endorsed by African Peer Review (APR) Heads of State and Government Committee at the 2022 African Union summit.

“Similarly, AUDA-NEPAD Initiative to strengthen Smallholder Farmers Capability for Productive Land Restoration amid COVID-19 pandemic was flagged off by President Buhari.

“Having seen President Buhari administration’s efforts towards curbing corruption and insecurity in Nigeria, his African counterparts unanimously adjudged him as champion and gave him ‘ead advocate’ in the fight against those vices.

“It is also noteworthy that sinc 2018, President Buhari has been leading his counterparts in Africa at the special side event of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria for the purpose of showcasing Nigeria, by extension,Africa’s huge potentials and the need for global efforts to surmount the challenges,” she said.

Akobundu added that those mentioned commitments of President Buhari had not only made the country to play it’s roles towards realising African Union Agenda-2063 ‘Africa We Want’ and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals -2030, they had also contributed to the emergence of Nigerians and Africans in the leadership of global organisations .

“It is a great pride for Nigeria, Africa and the world female gender to have Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the President of World Trade Organization, as well as other Africans in similar global positions,” she said.

Akobundu called on the entire nation and the continent to celebrate Buhari’s birthday, not only as the President of Nigeria but for the great feat the nation had attained under his stewardship.

It will be noted that the nation experienced active standard rail gauge, witnessed signing of ‘Not too Young To Run Bill’s , Petroleum Industry Bill, Disability Bill among others were all signed into law under his stewardship.

“Also,the second Niger Bridge,a major gateway to the Southeast, linking Anambra and Delta states received massive attention and eventually completed by President Buhari.

“Just as Amendment of Electoral Act (for more credible process), among others was signed by him” she said.

Akobundu prayed for good health, long life and successful completion of lofty and patriotic Agendas of President Buhari so that the nation would continue to be a better place during and after his tenure in office.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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9 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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