Buhari Returns to Nigeria, Photos Show What President Did Before Departing South Korea

Buhari Returns to Nigeria, Photos Show What President Did Before Departing South Korea

  • Nigerian leader, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, departed South Korea and arrived in Abuja with his entourage after participating at the Ist World Bio Summit in South Korea
  • The president's aide confirmed this development through a post shared on his Facebook page accompanied by pictures
  • President Buhari at the event met with the President of South Korea Yoon Suk-Yeol and held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, October 26th

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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a 3-day trip to South Korea where in he participated in the first World Bio Summit, Channels TV reported.

The president spent about three days in Seoul where the summit themed The Future of Vaccine and Bio-Health.

President Muhammadu Buhari, South Korea, the first World Bio Summit
Buhari returns to Nigeria after attending the First World Bio Summit in South Korea. Photo credit: Buhari Sallau.
Source: Facebook

Jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the conference brought together leaders of nations and CEOs of global vaccine and Biologics companies who shared and shaped ideas on the given theme.

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His aide, Buhari Sallau confirmed this development through a post shared on his Facebook page on Friday morning, October 28, accompanied by photos.

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There in Seoul, President Buhari delivered a statement and met separately with President Yoon Suk-Yeol of the Republic of Korea and Ban Ki-Moon, Chair of Ban Ki-Moon Foundation for Better Future.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Abuja, South Korea, the 1st World Bio Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari departs South Korea and arrives in Abuja after his participation at the 1st World Bio Summit on Thursday, October 28, 2022. Photo credit: Buhari Sallau
Source: Facebook

While seeking ways to foster more effective partnerships that impact positively on the lives and safety of Nigerians, the president said Nigeria is ready to become the global hub for vaccine production and distribution.

Buhari meets Nigerians living in South Korea

The president before his departure met with Some Nigerians in Diaspora living in South Korea in Seoul on Thursday, October 27th.

His aide, Buhari Sallau confirmed the development on his via a post on his Facebook page and shared pictures.

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President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians in Diaspora, South Korea in Seoul
President Muhammadu Buhari meets with some Nigerians in Diaspora living in South Korea in Seoul on Thursday. Photo credit: Buhari Sallau
Source: Facebook

During his meeting with some Nigerians in South Korea, the president told his fellow citizens that they are the “faces of Nigeria,” and should endeavour to project a positive image of the country through their actions, characters, conducts and general comportments.

Photos emerge as Buhari attends First World Bio Summit

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, October 25, attended the opening ceremony of the first World Bio Summit in Seoul, South Korea.

Buhari and his delegation arrived in South Korea on Monday, October 24.

The personal assistant to the president on broadcast media, Buhari Sallau, disclosed this via his Facebook page on Tuesday, sharing photos of his principal at the opening ceremony.

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Meanwhile, Buhari on Thursday, May 19, left Nigeria on a two-day visit to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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During his stay in Abu Dhabi, Buhari met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new president of the UAE, to convey his condolences on the passing of the former ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

A presidential media aide, Garba Shehu, in a statement said:

"The president will also extend his congratulations to the new President, renewing bonds of the longstanding friendship between Nigeria and the UAE.."

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