Gen-Buhari who arrived london Friday 22nd May turned down the Rolls Royce provided by the Nigerian Embassy to take him around,he shocked the officials when he decline to use the car and other facilities offered him by the Mission.
After exchanging greetings with the embassy official lead by the High Commissioner Dr Dalhaltu Tafida,he politely told them that his visit was private and had made arrangement for all he need while in the UK, he thanked them, got into a less expensive car and left the airport.
Source said, it appears he was uncomfortable with with the numbers of exotic cars in the convoy.
“Hard as the stunned diplomats present tried to convince him, he refused to bulge, insisting that since he did not inform the Commission of his visit because it was not an official trip, hence he was not entitled to such grandeur.”
Buhari had discussions with David Cameron at 10 downing street yesterday among issue discussed was the security challenges facing the country (Boko haram).
UK Government official website said after the talk that “both leaders congratulated each other on their recent election victories and discussed the challenges facing Nigeria.”
“the Prime Minister stressed the UK’s wish to work for a stable, prosperous and secure Nigeria.
"The leaders discussed security in the region and the fight against terrorism, particularly the threat posed by Boko Haram."
“They discussed the need for a regional approach and agreed to continue working together to build the capacity of the Nigerian Army, with the UK continuing to provide military training and intelligence support.
“On tackling corruption, they agreed this was a priority to ensure Nigeria’s prosperity and success.”
Mr. Cameron was said to have agreed to look at what technical assistance and support the UK could provide to the Nigerian government as it looks to undertake its reforms
“They also discussed the need to tackle organised crime and the links between the UK and Nigeria.
“Finally, they talked about the challenges posed by migration from Africa to Europe and the president-elect said he would do all he could to secure Nigeria’s borders,” the statement said.
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