“Nigerians Who Left The Country Are Now Running Back-President Buhari Says

President Muhammadu Buhari says many Nigerians who left the country are now trying to return. He attributed the development to their rejection by citizens of their host countries.
The president also said following the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast, he is “healthier to attend to national issues”.

He said though he was advised not to fast due to ill-health, he rejected the advice because of the benefits attached to fasting.

Buhari said having missed that of last year because of his health condition, he did not want the situation to repeat itself.

Buhari spoke at the presidential villa in Abuja when he received a delegation of federal capital territory (FCT) led by Mohammed Bello, the minister of FCT.

The delegation comprised of lawmakers, religious leaders, some cabinet members, service chiefs, presidential aides and some FCT residents.

“I’m very grateful to the ministers and church leadership that came to say happy Eid-Filtri to those of us that have been fasting,” he said.

“A lot of people asked me if on health grounds I could fast… I refused not to because I know the value in fasting, I cannot miss it once I can do it.

“Last year I didn’t because I was on health vacation but this year I have done it and I thank God because it has helped me to be healthier and also gave me the time that I need to attend to national issues.”