President Buhari seized the opportunity to thank the Turkish President, Erdogan for his support to Nigeria in the ongoing war against terrorism.
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, exchanged Eid greetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the course of which they discussed bilateral relations and matters of global interest.
During their phone call which was initiated by the Turkish leader, Presidents Buhari and Erdogan also covered a range of issues pertaining to the ongoing discussions between the two countries on the supply and local manufacture of military equipment as well as matters of strategic cooperation.
President Buhari used the opportunity to especially thank his Turkish counterpart for his commitment and support to Nigeria in the ongoing war against terrorism.
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President Buhari also received Eid greetings from former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon who congratulated him on witnessing the Sallah following 30 days of fasting and prayed for peace, unity, and progress in the country.
Meanwhile, The Federal Government had earlier declared May 2 and 3 as public holidays to mark the Workers Day and Eld-el-Fitr celebrations.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this in a statement made available by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, on Thursday.