President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday departed Makkah, Saudi Arabia via Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah for the United Kingdom after he successfully performed the lesser Hajj.
Buhari left Makkah for Jeddah around 1:30 pm (local time) while his presidential aircraft took-off for London at exactly 3:05 pm.
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Before performing the Umrah, President Buhari attended a three-day Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh from October 29-31.
While in Riyadh, the President on Wednesday held bilateral talks with King Salman in Riyadh, during which both leaders committed to deeper partnership especially in the areas of oil and gas for the development of both countries.
On Thursday, Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, paid a courtesy visit to President Buhari at his hotel room at The Ritz Carlton.
Buhari also met with US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, in Riyadh.
The duo had talks on investments in Nigeria under the new United States International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC).
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The president was accompanied on the Saudi trip by Governors Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, Prof. Babagana Zulum of Borno and Aminu Masari of Katsina.
The governors and other members of the entourage departed Jeddah for Abuja as President Buhari only travelled with very few of his aides to London.
