The Progressive Governors ’ Forum on Friday honoured President Muhammadu Buhari and seven All Progressives Congress governors .
President M. Buhari |
The governors were Rochas Okorocha ( Imo State ); Alhaji Kashim Shettima ( Borno State ); Tanko Al -Makura ( Nasarawa State ); Ibikunle Amosun ( Ogun State ); Abiola Ajimobi ( Oyo State ); Ibrahim Giadam ( Yobe State ); and Abdulaziz Yari ( Zamfara State ) .
Former Osun State Governor , Rauf Aregbesola, was also honoured.
The honour was in recognition of their leadership qualities and service to the APC since it was formed in 2014 .
The President was honoured for his outstanding qualities in leadership , according to the organisers .
They said Buhari excelled by granting bailouts to states to pay inherited salaries , helping states to renegotiate loan repayments and the release of the Paris club refund .
Speaking at the event at the Presidential Villa , Abuja , Buhari said he was taken by a surprise , but admitted he had been encouraged to do more .
He called on the 36 states to work together to sustain the unity of Nigeria .
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