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XALIMANEWS: President Macky Sall paid tribute to his friend and special advisor Adoulaye Diaw dit Baba, to whom he went to offer his condolences Sunday in Thies, following the death of his mother recently.
Macky Sall arrived around 6 pm at Baba Diaw's family home in the Penthioum Aly Nguer district of Thiès.
The presidential delegation included several ministers including those in charge of the Interior, Livestock, the Armed Forces and
Ousmane Tanor Dieng, President of the High Council of Local Authorities (HCCT) as well as local politicians, representatives of religious families, among others, also took part in the meeting.
Macky Sall seized this opportunity to make testimonials about the engineer Baba Diaw in whom he hailed "a remarkable son of Senegal", "one of the most competent Senegalese on especially in the oil field, "according to the head of state, himself a geological engineer by training.
He also praised the" professionalism "and" patriotism "whose mother had been reminded to God while the head of state was in Russia for the needs of the football World Cup,
Macky Sall highlighted the good relations that Baba Diaw has with both religious families and politicians.
"We have known each other for 17 years", testified the President, pointing out that he attaches great importance to this.
Renewing his friendship, in a relationship which, he says, is "based on principles and on mutual respect and not on money, "he emphasized that Baba Diaw agreed to be for him a" special adviser without pay or anything. "
The wealthy engineer and businessman who is involved in agroforestry, holds a large estate in the area of Pout
M. Diaw noted that this gesture of the president went to him "right to the heart". "My pain has been alleviated," he continued, stressing the mother's sacredness, especially when a long-standing companion creates special bonds with her.
He remembered the hard times when his late mother was girded his loins to fetch water from the tap and queued to buy ice during the month of Ramadan.
Imam Babacar Ndiour noted the sacrifices made by the deceased for studies of his offspring
"I believe that it was his prayers that today brought all this beautiful people under this tent," said Baba Diaw.
About the President of the Republic he stressed the ties of fraternity that exist between them, adding that he has solicited for his advice since coming to power, a mark of consideration, in his eyes.
Saying he is ready to do everything in his power to contribute to the development of Senegal al, whom he says he wishes to become "an example", Mr. Diaw invited politicians to a union around those who manage public affairs. He did not fail to be the spokesman of an old Thiéssois concerning the rehabilitation of the rails, the pride and the mark of this city. The Head of State gave assurances on this point noting that the funds are already acquired.
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