Ogun pupils impress Buhari during state visit

              From left: Tinubu, Buhari, Amosun and Akande

The performance put up by pupils and children to mark the 40th anniversary of Ogun State left a positive impression on President Muhammadu Buhari, who visited the state on Monday.

Buhari is on a two-day visit to the state to commission 40 projects spread across the the state’s senatorial districts as part of the celebrations.

“I am congratulating you for this spectacular show, which marks your 40 years as a state within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I am even more impressed with the performance of the children, who despite the long delay, are so active… I enjoyed the spectacular show and I am eager to come here tomorrow and go through the rest of the celebration,” Buhari said in a short statement.

Activities scheduled for the day were delayed due to the late arrival of the President. Consequently, part of the ceremony had to be held at night, including the performance of the children.
The long wait was, however, not altogether boring as various artists entertained the children, including Olamide, whose performance caused the children to invade the pitch of the … Stadium where the event was held.

Buhari was received by Governor Ibikunle Amosun and All Progressives Congress chieftains, including Bola Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Ogun State governors were also at the event.

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