President Buhari returns to Abuja

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 16, 2021 | 6:42 PM GMT

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, after 16 days of official engagements in Europe and South Africa.

The President arrived at the Presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 16:45 GMT.

He was received by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello.

It would be recalled that the President arrived in South Africa on Saturday, November 13.

Before the South African visit, he had participated in the Paris Peace Forum (PPF) in France, where he arrived on Saturday, November 9, initially as a guest of the French President, Emmanuel Macron.

Before then, President Buhari had been in Glasgow, Scotland, where he participated in the 26th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

He left Nigeria for Glasgow on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

In all, the engagements kept the President out of the country for 16 days, having left on the last day of October.

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President Buhari returns to Abuja

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.