Buhari left Eagle Square in Abuja for his hometown in Daura, Katsina state immediately after Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were sworn in as president and vice-president.
Flanked by members of his cabinet who came to say goodbye at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday, Buhari bade farewell to Nigerians, boarded the Presidential jet and departed for Katsina State.
The former president Buhari arrived Ummaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport Katsina aboard Air Force One, the president’s official aircraft.
He was received by the new governor of Katsina State Dikko Radda and other top government officials.
Gen Buhari arrived at 01:11 p.m. alongside his wife, Aisha Buhari; his son Yusuf Buhari; daughters, Hanan Buhari and Halima Buhari. His nephew, Musa Haro and Hadi Sirika, the immediate former aviation minister, were also on the plane.
Two planes carrying the former president’s luggage and some family members preceded the Air Force One plane.
After resting for about 20 minutes at the airport VIP lounge, Buhari, his wife and his son were led to a waiting helicopter by Mr Radda and heads of security agencies in Katsina for an onward journey to Daura.
On arrival, the former President and his wife, Aisha, were welcomed by their kinsmen amid jubilation.
