President Buhari Congratulates Senegal’s Ambassador On AFCON Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has conveyed the congratulations of Nigeria to President Macky Sall of Senegal on the victory of the Teranga Lions at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

President Buhari expressed his congratulations on Thursday through the Ambassador of Senegal, His Excellency Babacar Matar Ndiaye, during a farewell audience at the State House, Abuja.

According to a statement by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and publicity, President Buhari jocularly told His Excellency, Babacar Matar Ndiaye that: “I’m sending the congratulations reluctantly, because our own country got beaten in the tournament.”

He lauded him for a successful tour of duty in Nigeria, which lasted almost four years, and observed that “our relationship is very strong.

“I congratulate your President for keeping the country together. Please extend my best wishes to him.”

President Buhari also wished the outgoing Ambassador success in his next tour of duty.

In his response, Ambassador Ndiaye said Nigeria was like a second home to him, having first served in the consular section of his Embassy, before he came back as Ambassador for almost four years.

“Thanks for the success of my term. I will always have good memories of Nigeria,” Ambassador Ndiaye said.