From Noah Ebije and Sola Ojo, Kaduna
KADUNA State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, his deputy, Barnabas Bala and youths yesterday shut major roads in the state capital to celebrate the return of President Mohammadu Buhari from medical vacation.
The governor, who was not on ground to receive Mr President when he arrived the country last Saturday rolled out drums and dancing for about five hours from Murtala Square and terminated at Sir Ibrahim Kashim House
Business activities were temporary suspended as business owners closed their premises to joined the celebration. The crowd moved along major streets like WAFF Road and Independence Way where Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was spotted ‘digging it out’.
In his address, El-Rufai described President Buhari as a father to all and as children, everyone is happy for his safe return to serve his people.
The governor also used the occasion to reiterate Buhari’s commitment to the change ideology which will make Nigeria a dream land for all and sundry.
The organizer of the event who is also the Special Assistant to El-Rufai (Political), Uba Sani said, the crowd came in jubilation to thank God for Buhari’s speedy recovery and safe return back home.
Lending his voice, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress in the state, Abdullahi Umar said there was need for Nigerians to celebrate the return of President Buhari, which is contrary to the expectations of some people who had wished him dead.
“We are in joyful mood today because our Baba is back and the nation will move forward now. We are also celebrating our Governor Nasir El-Rufai who is taking Kaduna State to a new level.
“I am in the APC Akida team but today I am out to celebrate God mercy and good governance in Nigeria and Kaduna State”, he said.