President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at Ijebu-Ode at exactly 6.15pm.
He was welcomed by the state governor, Ibikunle Amosun and other members
of his cabinet , now at the Awujale Palace in Ijebu Ode see Photos
below.
From Vivian Gist Narrator
All is set now at
Ijebu Ode as dignitaries from every parts of the country are already in
the town awaiting the arrival of President MuhammedBuhari.
As at
the time of filling this report, the President is being awaited but his
advance team led by the minister for information and culture, Alhaji Lai
Muhammed and Dr. Kayode Fayemi minister of solid minerals are already
in town.
Security around the Awujale palace, Etitale, Ijebu ode
has been beefed up as the two gates leading to the palace have been
closed up.
Thorough screening are been carried out on all those
are allowed to enter the palace while lists of invitees including the
press men are with the presidential team.
Among the dignitaries
already at the palace include two former governors; Aremo Olusegun Osoba
and his wife, Derin and Otunba Gbenga Daniel.
The three senators representing the state;Lanre Tejuoso, Gbolahan Dada and Buruj Kashamu.
Others are captains of industry like; Mike Adenuga,Otunba Subomi Balogun, Oba Otudeko,Ladi Balogun,Chief Razaq Okoya
Also in attendance are; Olorunnibe Mamora, Olugbenga Kaka,Lekan Mustapha,Pastor Tunde Bakare,Revd. Jide Awosedo.
Traditional and religious leaders are also on ground to welcome him.
Information
from the governor’s camp in Lagos revealed that the President has
landed at the airport and he is on his way to Ijebu Ode.
All
markets, shops within Ijebu Ode has been closed down as advance team has
moved to the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium,Ijebu ode,where the
Presidential chopper will land enroute Awujale palace.
Security personnel from the presidency have now taken charge to beef up security in the area.
It
was gathered that the President will firstly come to the palace and
have a tete-a-tete with the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland,Oba
(Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
The president will later commission some projects within Ijebu ode town.
Source http://www.viviangist.com/president-muhammadu-buhari-at-the-awujale-palace-in-ijebu-ode-photos
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