President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, for a week-long private visit.
The chopper that carried the President landed at the Helipad in Daura.
But his aircraft touched town at the Umaru Yar’Adua International Airport at 4.45 pm.
He was received at the airport by the Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, his deputy, Mannir Yakubu, senior government officials and the heads of security agencies in the state.
Presidential spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed the president’s arrival in a tweet on his personal handle @GarShehu, saying: “President Muhammadu Buhari has just landed at the Helipad in Daura, Katsina State for a weeklong private visit.”
At hand to receive the President at the Helipad in Daura 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 after disembarking, 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 last year, having stayed away due largely to the the global COVID pandemic.
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