President Buhari Reunites With Primary, Secondary School Classmates In Daura

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday played host to his primary and secondary school classmates in his country home of Daura, Katsina State.

Naija News reports the classmates visited President Buhari to pay homage to him as part of activities to celebrate the Sallah festivities.

During the visit, the President inquired about each individual’s well-being, their health and the well-being of their family members.

They also used the time to pray for the repose of those that died between last year, when they last met and this year according to a statement by Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu.

The statement further revealed that “President Buhari expressed his joy and happiness for the meeting, saying he got the same feeling that he used to have when they were young.

“They chatted for a while, talked about the school days and shared a lot of memories.

“The President thanked the schoolmates for their respect and feelings for him which they have retained for all the time.”

The leader of the class association, Senator Abba Ali commended the sacrifices the President had been making and urged him to maintain focus on the nation which he said was more important than all else.

Before departure, they presented a gift to the President and joined him in a memorable group photograph.