President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, currently on a private visit to England, on Friday turned down the use of a Rolls Royce made available for him by the Nigerian High Commission in London.
Buhari shocked officials of the High Commission when, on landing at the Heathrow Airport, he declined to make use of the Rolls Royce and other facilities offered him.
TheNation reports that after exchanging pleasantries with the embassy officials led by the High Commissioner, Dr Dalhatu Tafida, the president-elect politely told them that his visit was strictly private and he had made arrangement for all his needs while in the UK.
He reportedly thanked them for the warm reception and quickly hopped into a less flamboyant car he had arranged for and drove out of the airport.
A source said: “It appeared he was uncomfortable with the number of exotic cars in the convoy. Hard as the stunned diplomats present tried to convince him, he refused to bulge, insisting that since he did not inform the Commission of his visit because it was not an official trip, hence he was not entitled to such grandeur.” Buhari, yesterday, held talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron at his 10, Downing Street official residence. Top of their discussion was the continued threat to Nigeria’s security by the terror group, Boko Haram.
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Posted: at 24-05-2015 07:19 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
I can understand his reason. He is in the UK to among other things to ask for support in restoring our economy and the i surgency of Boko Haram. So to turn up in a convoy of expensive cars does not show Nigeria using our finances well.
Posted: at 24-05-2015 11:32 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
So ordinary High commissioner (Ambassador) dey flex Rolls Royce for UK. Question be say wetin be im work self considering that many 9ja citizens go go embassy for help yet no solution
Posted: at 24-05-2015 12:51 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
moniconyez at 24-05-2015 01:26 PM (9 years ago) (m)
AND HOW DID THE SO CALLED COMMISSIONER GOT MONEY FOR A ROLLS ROYCE? NIGERIAN AMBASSADORS AROUND THE WORLD ARE ALL CRIMINALS. THAT CAN'T STAND FOR THEIR CITIZENS NDI ARAAAAAAAAA
Posted: at 24-05-2015 01:26 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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