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Breaking: Buhari On A Condolence Visit To Bauchi State
Buhari Arrives In Bauchi State
President Muhammadu Buhari has been reported to have arrived in Bauchi State, on a condolence visit to the state.
The President’s Plane was said to have landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi at 9:30 am on Thursday.
Buhari was welcomed to the state by Governor Muhammed Abubakar and the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Kawuwa Damina.
President @MBuhari is currently in Bauchi State on a sympathy visit to the victims of a windstorm that destroyed many buildings and schools on Saturday in the state capital and fire outbreak in Azare Market.
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) June 21, 2018
He was also received by the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja, as well as the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Mr Mohammed Nadada, among other top government officials.
The President is in Bauchi on a sympathy visit over the recent hazards which affected the state.
Naija News recalls that the State was recently affected by a windstorm that killed not less than 30 people and another fire which destroyed up to 700 shops in Azare market.