Buhari expected to arrive Abuja around 3:00pm
Bearing any unforeseen circumstances, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in the country at about 3.00pm aboard Presidential Jet.
The Nigerian Air Force NAF 961 left London this morning at about 8. 31 am believed to be carrying President Buhari back to the country after 100 days on medical vacation.
Sources close to Aso Villa informed that all arrangement have been put in place to receive the number one citizen of the country.
According to the source, Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is expected to lead top government officials that will receive Buhari at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport.
A video of Nigeria’s presidential jet, the Eagle One, taking off from London, UK with President Muhammadu Buhari believed to be on board was released this morning, shortly after presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina issued a statement informing Nigerians of President Buhari’s return to the country.
The clip was posted on @APCUKingdom’s Twitter account on Saturday morning, as soon as the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, confirmed he was arriving later in the day.
The video came with the caption: “[SAFE JOURNEY]. Eagle One Checked! Eagle One Flight Plan Checked! Eagle One Cockpit Logbook Checked!”
The President’s return came after over 100 days in London for medical treatment.
He left the country on May 7, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then.
Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7am on Monday.
[SAFE JOURNEY]
???????????? Eagle One Checked!
???????????? Eagle One Flight Plan Checked!
???????????? Eagle One Cockpit Logbook Checked!@GarShehu @jag_bros @Ayourb pic.twitter.com/eBGAElfvAL— APC United Kingdom (@APCUKingdom) August 19, 2017
