The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, has outlined how President Muhammadu Buhari has made Nigerians proud of their country.
Adesina also said he was proud to be a Nigerian.
In an article he entitled, “PMB AT ICC: PROUD TO BE NIGERIAN”, Adesina reeled out how the world adulates Buhari for his integrity, honesty and leadership qualities.
He equally noted that Nigerians do not value Buhari much as other countries do, adding that a prophet is not regarded in his own country. Truly, a prophet often has more honour outside, than in his own country. But then, this prophet undoubtedly has honour everywhere, he wrote.
The Presidential aide in the article he made available to newsmen in Abuja, added, “I’ve seen him address the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS. Seen him speak at AU African Union summits.
Seen him address the European Parliament at Salzburg, France. Watched him speak to the world a number of times at the United Nations General Assembly UNGA.
I have been on the entourage of President Muhammadu Buhari to scores of countries round the world; I have seen how he is well respected by global leaders, and how that reverence rubs off on Nigeria.
I tell you, despite all the challenges our country currently faces, we have a leader the world adulates. His honesty, integrity, transparency, love for his country, personal discipline, and many others, are stuff that fairy tales are made of.
The judges were picked from all regions of the world, and four of them were Blacks. Out of those four, the President, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, is Nigerian.
All hail our own dear native land! Judge Eboe-Osuji gave the opening remarks, which dwelt on the history of ICC, its successes, and how it could do a lot better in the immediate future.
Turning 20 was a landmark, he stressed, and that was why the Nigerian leader had been invited to present a Keynote Address. President Buhari was invited to the podium.
“He was addressing a global audience, and people who mattered on this terra firma, were all ears, catching his every word. Again, I’m really proud to be Nigerian. What did the keynote speaker say? He first commended Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, saying Nigeria was proud of him.
“He then delved into the history of the ICC, saying it was inspired by the Nuremberg trials after World War 2, which held people accountable for crimes against humanity, war crimes, crimes of genocide, and aggression.
“Such court, President Buhari noted, signposts hope for justice to many, and the world surely needs it. A strong ICC, the keynote speaker added, is a catalyst for other justice efforts, expanding the reach of accountability.
“Before concluding his address, the Nigerian President urged the ICC to avoid bias or political motivations in its dealings, and also challenged more states to accede to the Rome Statute, the 20th Anniversary of which was being marked.
“He ended on a bright and cheery note. As Nigeria prepares for general elections next year, the process would be free and fair. There would be no repeat of the 2011 post-election riots and loss of lives, which led the ICC to commence preliminary investigations against Nigeria.
“The applause was thunderous, as a man of integrity, Mai Gaskiya the honest man concluded his address. It was a day of glory for Nigeria, and all Nigerians of goodwill. Adeshina Stated
Source: Daily Post
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