President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, currently on a private visit to England, on Friday turned down the use of a Rolls Royce made available for him by the Nigerian High Commission in London according to The Nation newspaper.
Buhari shocked officials of the High Commission when, on landing at the Heathrow Airport, he declined to make use of the Rolls Royce and other facilities offered him.
It was gathered that after exchanging pleasantries with the embassy officials led by the High Commissioner, Dr Dalhatu Tafida, the president-elect politely told them that his visit was strictly private and he had made arrangement for all his needs while in the UK.
He reportedly thanked them for the warm reception and quickly hopped into a less flamboyant car he had arranged for and drove out of the airport.
A source said: “It appeared he was uncomfortable with the number of exotic cars in the convoy.
“Hard as the stunned diplomats present tried to convince him, he refused to bulge, insisting that since he did not inform the Commission of his visit because it was not an official trip, hence he was not entitled to such grandeur.”
Buhari, yesterday, held talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron at his 10, Downing Street official residence.
Top of their discussion was the continued threat to Nigeria’s security by the terror group, Boko Haram.
The official website of the UK government said after the talks that “both leaders congratulated each other on their recent election victories and discussed the challenges facing Nigeria.”
It added: “the Prime Minister stressed the UK’s wish to work for a stable, prosperous and secure Nigeria.
“The leaders discussed security in the region and the fight against terrorism, particularly the threat posed by Boko Haram.
“They discussed the need for a regional approach and agreed to continue working together to build the capacity of the Nigerian Army, with the UK continuing to provide military training and intelligence support.
“On tackling corruption, they agreed this was a priority to ensure Nigeria’s prosperity and success.”
Mr. Cameron was said to have agreed to look at what technical assistance and support the UK could provide to the Nigerian government as it looks to undertake its reforms.
“They also discussed the need to tackle organised crime and the links between the UK and Nigeria.
“Finally, they talked about the challenges posed by migration from Africa to Europe and the president-elect said he would do all he could to secure Nigeria’s borders,” the statement said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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APC and thier mouth sef. No be private jet wey him take dey travel inside naija? Why E no use ocada?
ReplyDeleteyou are very stupid, your brain need to be replaced
DeleteI weep when I saw picture of buhari waiting hopelessly in a door of a white man like a servant waiting for his master. What a shame,God forbid bad thing.Please what is happening to africans people for christ seek?Why nigeria fools as leaders keep making mocking of themselves and reduces to nothing. Could this be called madness or a curse? Why! why!!why!!!.
ReplyDeleteAnd what's your point ?
DeleteAnd what's your point ?
DeleteThat is a very pessimistic way of looking at life my dear friend.
DeleteI hope you will continue this way and embark on massive salary cuts for political office holders.
ReplyDeletePlease what has buhari waiting picture got to do with moving Nigeria forward. Buhari is a visitor to London and he did the right thing waiting for the white man. Please lets' try as much as we can to contribute positively on issue that will move Nigeria forward.
ReplyDeleteMr. Anonymous, control your mouth, because you can not talk to your father like that. If you don't respect Buhari as your president, then respect him because of his age. Wish him well for the country.
ReplyDeleteHypocrisy why did him go for check up in Nigerian hospital since he kept telling us he is a saint...Why traveling abroad for check up ? Fools
ReplyDeleteHow or where did you hear that he went to London for check-up? People like you are the ones misleading Nigerians by saying false things! Don't be too forward to make comments especially when you are not sure of the situation. The reason why you have two ears and one mouth is to listen twice as much as you talk.
Deleteit is your whole generation that is sick and has gone to the hospital for check up
DeleteThe fear of BUHARI is the ................
ReplyDeleteJust wait and watch after swearing in.
ReplyDeleteA good start at least let us pray he continues with this simple but exemplary leadership style.