Three governors accompany Buhari to Senegal
President Muhammadu Buhari is on his way to Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of President Macky Sall of West African nation.
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state; Mohammed Abubakar, governor of Bauchi; and Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa, are among those in the president’s delegation, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman.
“On the invitation of his host, President Buhari, who is ECOWAS Chairman, will be Special Guest of Honour at the ceremonies to be attended by other African leaders at the Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday,” the statement read.
“The Nigerian leader will be accompanied by Governors Mohammed Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai and Tanko Al-Makura of Bauchi, Kaduna and Nasarawa States respectively.
“Others on the Presidential entourage include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama; National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd); Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai, and other top government officials.
“The president is expected back in the country at the end of the inauguration ceremonies.”
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