President Buhari to attend Liberia Independence anniversary

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to depart Abuja on Friday for Monrovia, Liberia to attend the 172nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations of the country.

Apart from being the Special Guest of Honour at the event, President Buhari will also receive “The Grand Cordon of the Knighthood of Venerable Order of the Pioneers,”

It is the Republic of Liberia’s highest national honour.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, also said that the award is presented by the government for outstanding and distinguished service in international affairs, government, religion, art, science or commerce, and also for singular acts of philanthropy and deeds of heroism and valour.

Also on the entourage are the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mustapha Sulaiman, and other top government officials.

The President is expected back in the country later on Friday.