Controversy as President Buhari Hosts International Islamic Conference in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared open the International Islamic Conference on Peace and Security at the Shehu Yar'Adua Centre Abuja, today, 17th Mar 2016.Amid the controversy, mixed reactions and criticisms sorrounding the president's recent inclusion of Nigeria in the Saudi Arabia Military coalition of Muslims/Arab nations against terrorism, President Muhammadu Buhari, has today, hosted the International Islamic Conference on Peace and Stability at the Musa Yar'dua Centre in Abuja. 

Below are more photos from the event courtesy of Sunday Aghaeze, the Personal Assistant to the President on State House Photography.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari declaring open the International Islamic Conference on Peace and Security at the Shehu Yar'Adua Centre Abuja on 17th March 2016

 

President Buhari receiving a gift presentation from the Executive Secretary World Muslim League Saudi Arabia

Dr Abdullah Bin Abdul Mohsin Al-Turki, with him is Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar

President Buhari with Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governor of Zamfara Abubakar Yari, FCT Minister Muhammadu Bello, Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar and Executive Secretary World Muslim League Saudi Arabia Dr Abdullah Bin Abdul Mohsin Al-Turki shortly after declaring open the International Islamic Conference on Peace and Security at the Shehu Yar'Adua Centre Abuja on 17th March 2016

President Buhari with R-L Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sultan of Sokoto, Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Governor of Zamfara Abubakar Yari