Buhari back in Nigeria, two days earlier than scheduled

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Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria after his foreign trip, first, to Saudi Arabia and later to London.

Buhari returned two days early as he was scheduled to be back on Sunday, 17th November, 2019.

Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, confirmed Buhari’s arrival Friday night on Twitter. Buhari had been in London since November 2 on a private visit, after a trip to Saudi Arabia.

The President, on Wednesday, met with the management of Pearson Educational Group in London.

Present at the event were the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu and the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Justice Adesola Oguntade.

Earlier, Buhari met with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, at Lambeth Palace.

While in Saudi Arabia and before performing the Umrah, the Nigerian leader attended a three-day Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh from October 29 to October 31.

Buhari also held bilateral talks with King Salman in Riyadh, during which both leaders committed to deeper partnership especially in the areas of oil and gas for the development of both countries.

The day after, Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, paid a courtesy visit to President Buhari at his hotel room at The Ritz Carlton.

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