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Buhari, Aisha return to Abuja from Malabo

President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha, on Sunday, returned to Abuja after participating at the programme of the African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

The latest development was made known by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Sunday.

“President Buhari and wife Aisha return to Abuja after participation at the Programme of the African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on 28th May 2022,” Adesina stated.

The Star had reported that President Buhari, on Thursday, departed Nigeria to participate in African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Malabo with a special focus on security.

Buhari was accompanied by his wife, Aisha, who is the President of African First Ladies Peace Mission.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, had stated that the three-day summit would also focus on Humanitarian Challenges in Africa, with related issues on migration, refugees, returnees and Internally Displaced Persons.

“At the summit, the African leaders will look at Terrorism and Unconstitutional Change of Government, with attendant spiraling effects on human rights and economies,” he added.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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