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Buhari in closed-door meeting with Kalu, Lalong, others in Daura

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6 years ago

August 22, 2018

Former Abia State Governor , Dr . Orji Uzor Kalu , on Wednesday led the Plateau Governor , Solomon Lalong , and Communication Minister , Adebayo Shittu , to a closed – door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at his Daura country home .
The meeting was held shortly after Kalu was conferred with a chieftaincy title of “ Danbaiwan Hausa ” by the Emir of Daura , Dr. Farouq Umar Farouq.

Both Plateau Governor and the Communication minister were among the dignitaries who accompanied Kalu to the Emir ’ s palace for the conferment of the title .

The trio , shortly after the event , left for President Buhari’ s residence .
They were ushered in at 2 . 40 pm . The Plateau Governor was the first to depart the residence at 3 . 30 pm while Kalu and Shittu left five minutes later .

Shittu , however , told journalists that they were at the President ’ s residence to “ pay obeisance ” .

The minister said : “ We were here to pay obeisance . You know the President recently returned from a medical trip abroad .

“ The President is not only fit to trek 800 metres as reported by the media , the President is fit mentally and physically to continue to pilot the affairs of our great country . ”

Shittu said he attended Kalu ’ s event to reciprocate his kindness and liberal attitude to all Nigerians irrespective of tribes or religions .

The Emir had earlier said , during Kalu ’ s conferment ceremony that he was honoured with the title because of his contribution to the unity of Nigeria and his ( Kalu ) love for President Buhari’ s administration and programmes .