Nigerien Leader Issoufou Arrives Abuja To Witness The Signing Of Memorandum Of Understanding
President of the Republic of Niger, Mahammadou Issoufou arrived in Abuja on Monday to join his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Bashir Ahmed, confirmed the arrival of the Nigerien leader on his twitter handle on Monday night in Abuja.
The presidential aide also posted a short video clip showing President Buhari escorting the visiting Nigerien leader after an engagement at the Aso Rock.
He posted: ”As Nigeria – Republic of Niger set to sign a Bilateral Agreement for the construction of Hydrocarbon Pipeline from Niger to Nigeria tomorrow, President Muhammadu Buhari and President Mahammadou Issoufou met tonight at the State House in Abuja.”
Issoufou is said to be in Nigeria to witness the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Niger on Hydrocarbons Pipeline and Refinery.
The signing of the MOU between the two countries, which would take place on Tuesday at the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, has been fixed for 10 a.m.
