President Buhariunderlined the importance of peace with neighboring countries during the official opening of the Nigeria Customs Service Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

Buhari reiterated his intention to retire to Daurain Katsina State, far from Abuja, saying that if one does not have the trust and friendship of one's neighbor, he or his grandchild will be in difficulty.

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He said:

"I said these few things about my personal belief because I have only six more days to go.

“And I try to plan to be as far away from Abuja as possible. I came from an area which is far away from Abuja.

“I said if anybody with force moves, I have good relationship with my neighbours. Niger people will defend me.”

 

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Buhari remarked that the necessity to create strong, healthy relationships with Nigeria's neighbors is why he initially visited Niger Republic, Cameroon, and Chad upon taking office. 

According to him; “I think I am trying to make my point. Later Nigeria appreciate it because it provides more jobs".

“People go back to agric. We have the land and they will produce what we eat. And for people who think that our neighbours can be a loser let’s continue to be with our neighbours".

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” That is why when I became the Head of State that is President, my first visit was to Niger, Chad and Cameroon because based on neighbourhood on personal and national reason if you don’t secure the confidence of your neighbour you are in trouble."

” If you are not in trouble, your children and grandchildren be in trouble."

“So it is very good I established relationship with my neighbours.”