President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has addressed delegates at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly.

The Nelson Mandela Peace Summit is one of the side-events of the UN General Assembly Summit.

President BUHARI described the anti-apartheid icon as a man whose lifetime symbolised uncommon humility, compassion, courage and forgiveness.

The President also stated that the world recognizes the contribution of women to advancement of society and their contribution to the prevention and resolution of conflicts.