All is now set for the return of President Muhammadu Buhari as the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport comes alive.
The President who is said to have departed London this morning is expected to arrive at about 3pm this afternoon.
The Aso Rock also came alive with activities this morning as staff struggled to give the environment a face lift. They made to tidy up the premises and change the Nigerian flag.
President Buhari is returning after spending over 100 days in London where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
The Presidency issued a statement this morning announcing his return and stating that he is expected to make a national broadcast to Nigerians on Monday, August 21, 2017 by 7am.
Buhari left the shores of Nigeria on May 7,2017, after receiving the 82 released Chibok school girls abducted by the Boko Haram sect in 2014. He handed over the reins of government to his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo who has held the fort since.
His absence from in the country sparked-off protests both in Nigeria and London with some asking for his resumption or resignation.
Elizabeth Archibong
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