The Leader of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on today, April 1, 2019 for Dakar, Senegal to attend the inauguration of Senegalese President, Macky Sall, following his re-election for a second term in office, Igbere Tv can report.
The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina (SAN) who confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the President’s trip followed an invitation from his host.
“President Buhari, who is ECOWAS Chairman, will be Special Guest of Honour at the ceremonies, to be attended by other African leaders at the Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.” the statement reads in part.
Igbere Tv also learnt that the President Buhari would be accompanied by Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state and Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state.
Others on the Presidential entourage include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama; National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd); Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai, and other top government officials.
“The President is expected back in the country at the end of the inauguration ceremonies,” the statement said.
“President Buhari, who is ECOWAS Chairman, will be Special Guest of Honour at the ceremonies, to be attended by other African leaders at the Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.” the statement reads in part.
Igbere Tv also learnt that the President Buhari would be accompanied by Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state and Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state.
Others on the Presidential entourage include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama; National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd); Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai, and other top government officials.
“The President is expected back in the country at the end of the inauguration ceremonies,” the statement said.
