President Muhammadu Buhari is off to Daura, his hometown in Katsina State on a private visit.
He left on Friday, 11th December and was received on arrival by Governor Aminu Bello Masari, his deputy and senior state government officials.
According to his official Spokesperson and Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari would attend to private engagements while at home.
He is however, likely to participate in Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council Meeting to be presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Garba Shehu reports that the last time the President visited his home town was one year ago.
He stayed away largely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Garba Shehu’s update:
“At hand to receive the President at the Helipad were the Emir, His Highness Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, leading the members of the Emirate Council and a parade of colorful horse riders and courtiers.
“Shortly upon disembarkation, the President received the gift of a horse and a decorated sword in his capacity as Bayajiddan Daura from the Emir.
“While in Daura, the President will carry out a number of private engagements but is expected to participate virtually in the meeting of the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday, to be Presided over by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
“President Buhari had last visited his hometown in December a year ago, having stayed away due largely to the the global COVID situation.”
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