The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has selected seven of its members to visit President Muhammadu Buhari who is still recovering in London, United Kingdom (UK). The selection was non-partisan as both APC and PDP governors were included in the delegation. The team landed in London Wednesday morning and they are expected back in Nigeria on Thursday.
This was disclosed in Abuja Tuesday at a press conference addressed by the Media and Publicity aides of both President and Acting, including: Messrs Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu and Laolu Akande.
The Governors on the trip are: Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara) who is also the NGF Chairman;.Mr. Dave Umahi (Ebonyi); Umaru Ganduje (Kano); Kashim Shettima (Borno); Samuel Ortom (Benue); Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) and Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo State).
Mallam Shehu said the visit was strictly goodwill, stressing that the Governors will leave Nigeria Tuesday evening and will meet with Mr. President Wednesday at 3pm in London.
The President’s aides told State House Correspondents that the list of delegation was at the discretion of the NGF. They also added that the choice of addressing Nigerians is that of Mr.President, saying anytime if he deemed it fit, he would do so.
It is sequel to an earlier visit in which some APC Governors and Ministers led by the ruling party’s National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun made a solidarity visit to the President last Sunday afternoon and had lunch with him.
Photo: President Buhari with the first delegation in Abuja House, London
