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Buhari Arrives Imo In Full Igbo Attire, Residents Troop Out To Welcome Him [Photos]

President Muhammadu Buhari was seen wearing a full Igbo attire when he arrived at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State.

The president, who was clothed in Isi Agu Igbo native attire, was welcomed on Wednesday morning by some dignitaries, elders, and residents of the state.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, who disclosed this on Facebook, said that President Buhari is in the state to commission some of his completed projects.

“It is with a heart full of gratitude that I, on behalf of the good people of Imo State, welcome His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to the Eastern Heartland on a working visit to commission some of our completed people-oriented projects.

“Mr President, we are delighted to have you in Imo State on this august occasion despite your tight schedules and it’s our pleasure that while in Imo State, you will enjoy the hospitality and conviviality of our people,” he wrote.

Photos Of President Buhari’s Visit To Imo State

This comes a few hours after the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) denied issuing a sit-at-home order today, the scheduled day for Buhari’s visit to Imo.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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