The President of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari will leave the country on Friday for Monrovia, Liberia to attend the 172nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations of the country.
President Buhari, who will also be the Special Guest of Honour, will receive “The Grand Cordon of the Knighthood of Venerable Order of the Pioneers,” Republic of Liberia’s highest national honour.
In a statement released by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, he said the award will be 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.