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President visits Republic of Benin to discuss Boko Haram [PHOTOS]

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari  has departed Nigeria on Saturday morning, August 1, 2015 to see the President of Republic of Benin, Boni Yayi on a one day state visit.

President Buhari leaving Nigeria for Republic of Benin on Saturday, August 1, 2015

Nigerian President,has departed Nigeria on Saturday morning, August 1, 2015 to see the President of Republic of Benin, Boni Yayi on a one day state visit.

According to the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, , who departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport will hold talks with President Boni Yayi as part of moves in strengthening regional cooperation against Boko Haram during his visit.

It is unsure what else the president would be doing but sources in the presidency hinted that Buhari is expected back in the country on Sunday, August 2, 2015.

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