Sunday 20 August 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari Returns to Nigeria ++Pictures

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned home from London on board Nigeria Air Force One jet, after spending more than 104 days receiving treatment.

President Buhari left Nigeria on May 7 for medical treatment in the United Kingdom for an undisclosed illness.
The President’s Jet, Eagle One touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 4:38 PM on Saturday.The presidential jet had left the United Kingdom at 10:27 AM.

On hand to receive the President are the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, members of the Federal Executive Council and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno.
Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara were also at the airport.
Others are the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari; governors of Imo and Bauchi states – Rochas Okorocha of imo state and Mohammed Abubakar, as well as the presidential aides among others.

The special adviser on media and publicity to the president, Mr Femi Adeshina, said President Buhari would address Nigerians on Monday, August 21.











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Meanwhile,The All Progressives Congress (APC) also joined the people to welcome President Buhari back home to the country after his medical vacation to the United Kingdom.

The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, thanked the Acting President for his competent leadership in the absence of the President.

They also commended Professor Osinbajo for his effort to unite Nigeria and drive the recovery of the national economy.

The APC also thanked all Nigerians who had prayed ceaselessly for the speedy recovery and safe return of the President.

The party assured them of the Federal Government’s commitment to fulfilling all the electoral promises made to Nigerians.

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