The immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed from Abuja for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 13.01 GMT en route to his home town, Daura, Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria.
Muhammadu Buhari left immediately Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were sworn in as President and Vice President on Monday.
Alhamdulillah! President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja for Daura, his hometown, after eight years serving the country as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Thank you, Baba. pic.twitter.com/MpkTtOXoR3
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) May 29, 2023
The moment former President Muhammadu Buhari departed Eagle Square after handing over power to new President Bola Tinubu. pic.twitter.com/jKtxZpYtZC
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) May 29, 2023
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, departs from Abuja Nigeria at the end of Eight years as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/5vYo9Pz4pl
— Voice of Nigeria (@voiceofnigeria) May 29, 2023
Before his departure, Buhari formally handed over National and Defence flags to the new president.
Buhari had dinner in the State House Banquet Hall on Sunday, bid Nigerians goodbye.
The former President will be hosted at the Durbar ceremony on Tuesday as a mark of welcome.
