You’re respected worldwide, says Ban Ki-Moon to Nigeria president

The United Nations Secretary - General , Ban Ki - Moon , has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his war against corruption and terrorism . He also told Buhari that leaders across the world respect him for giving Nigeria a positive image .

Buhari ’s Special Adviser , Media and Publicity , Mr . Femi Adesina , in a statement quoted Ban Ki - Moon as saying this during a bilateral meeting with the President on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York .
The UN scribe said , “ You are highly respected by world leaders , including myself . Your person has given your country a positive image .”

He said the UN recognised the achievements of the Buhari administration against Boko Haram , urging that human rights be upheld always , to prevent a repeat of the scenario being witnessed in Syria .
Ban Ki - moon also thanked the Nigerian leader for his commitment to issues on climate change , adding that the government should “ own the Sustainable Development Goals ,” for the good of its citizens .