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President begins 2-day visit to Edo

The president arrived at about 10:43a.m aboard Air Force flight 5N-FGW and was received by Gov. Oshiomhole.

President Muhammadu Buhari leaves Abuja for Edo State on September 6, 2016

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari, who arrived at about 10;43a.m aboard Air Force flight 5N-FGW, was received by Gov. Adams Oshiomhole.

He inspected a guard of honour mounted by military personnel before he proceeded to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare N’gidigan II, on a courtesy visit.

NAN reports that some of the diginatries at the airport included Chief John Oyegun, the APC National Chairman, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, Mr Godwin Obaseki, the state governor-elect, service commanders, lawmakers, and other party leaders.

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