With less than two months to the end of his eight-year tenure, President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that he looks forward to retiring to his country home, Daura in Katsina State after handing over power on May 29, 2023.
Speaking Wednesday while receiving in audience at the State House, Abuja the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Catriona Wendy Laing, the President said he looked forward to retirement in Daura, Katsina State, after handing over on May 29, reiterating: “I’ll be as far away from Abuja as possible.”
He lauded UK for cooperation on many fronts, particularly in the rebuilding of the North East, hitherto ravaged by insurgency.
President Buhari said the United Kingdom was second home for many Nigerians, and relations between the two countries will continue to wax strong.
“In fact, some wealthy Nigerians don’t feel complete till they’ve had a home in the UK,” he added.
Earlier in her speech, the outgoing envoy said she’s fascinated by Nigeria, particularly the music, dance, culture, and she’s had “a fabulous time here.”
Commenting on her four-and-a half years tour of duty, the High Commissioner expressed sadness about her leaving saying “Nigeria is so much fun, I had a fabulous time here, and I’ll be back. I love the dance, the music, the culture. It’s been good to experience Nigeria. I’ve been to over 20 States, and I’ve told my successor to also do the same. I’ll be back, and still travel wider.”
High Commissioner Laing congratulated President Buhari for very successful eight years in office, saying he had done very well to hold the country together.
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
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