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.

The Nation gathered 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.

The official website of the UK government said
after the talks that “both leaders congratulated
each other on their recent election victories
and discussed the challenges facing Nigeria.”
It added: “the Prime Minister stressed the UK’s
wish to work for a stable, prosperous and
secure Nigeria.

“The leaders discussed security in the region
and the fight against terrorism, particularly the
threat posed by Boko Haram.

“They discussed the need for a regional
approach and agreed to continue working
together to build the capacity of the Nigerian
Army, with the UK continuing to provide
military training and intelligence support.
“On tackling corruption, they agreed this was a
priority to ensure Nigeria’s prosperity and
success.”

Mr. Cameron was said to have agreed to look at
what technical assistance and support the UK
could provide to the Nigerian government as it
looks to undertake its reforms.

“They also discussed the need to tackle
organised crime and the links between the UK
and Nigeria.

“Finally, they talked about the challenges posed
by migration from Africa to Europe and the
president-elect said he would do all he could to
secure Nigeria’s borders,” the statement said.

Source:



http://thenationonlineng.net/new/buhari-rejects-rolls-royce-in-london/

Change might be here.

Are u sure, let me as my babe weda nah true

Is that so?

Waoh!!! Leadership by example.. no sense of entitlement about anything!!!

Just know with PMB great things are gwan!

But the people who are going to work with baba are in for a long thing ooo!!!

They should just have it in one corner of their minds that they are going for a pro bono service (by Nigeria's ostentatious consumptive standards) and good name.

Wondering how any minister will explain being housed by the government while still receiving housing allowance..

Baba, when you take over, do away with most of those useless luxury items that add no value whatsoever to the life of the average Nigerian, especially the cars and the jets. We need all the money we can get and save at this critical juncture when everything seems to have totally collapsed.

Just wondering how some people are surviving right now; no fuel, but if found it is priced out of reach. No electricity, no kerosine, salaries aren't forthcoming, etc. All these because we said a resounding NO to perpetuating an incompetent and corrupt leadership.

Nigeria will survive and succeed against all odds. Amen.

Buhari is the definitely the best thing since sliced bread. Surely, Nigeria will be great again.

omenka:
Baba, when you take over, do away with most of those useless luxury items that add no value whatsoever to the lives of the average Nigerian, especially the cars and the jets. We need all the money we can get and save at this critical juncture when everything seems to have totally collapsed.

Just wondering how some people are surviving right now; no fuel, but if found it is priced out of reach. No electricity, no kerosine, salaries aren't forthcoming, etc. All these because we said a resounding NO to perpetuating an incompetent and corrupt leadership.

Nigeria will survive and succeed against all odds. Amen.

Baba, will do exactly what Joyce Banda of Malawi did when she became President: sell off some exotic planes and cars in the presidential fleet.

We can nw c d evidence of change. Nt one clueless man claiming to av no shoes, n latter owns lyk 5 private jets

Buhari be like: I dnt knw wat rolls royce is, lemme wait 4 Okada o

Buhari is d best ever thing dat has happen to Nigeria!

What a leader! Certainly, Nigeria is on the pathway of recovery of lost power and respect. I pray Buhari's reign brings reconstruction, prosperity and sanity back to our system. NIGERIA WILL BE GREAT AGAIN.

I like this man for being a Man of Sincerity. Nice one!

Buhari has a lot of work to do afta 29 th o. the nigerian high commission was d only place i saw a bokis in london hehehehe .na dem full der as staff

Cue poltical bias, this is an admirable act. Hopefully, he can reduce the salaries of top politicians in Naija.
To put into perspective, Nigerian senators earn ~$ 2 million which means a ratio of more than 1000 times the average income. Now, compare it to the salaries of politicians in other countries, you will see how much the country is being duped.

It is high time people open their eyes and address the issue rather than defending thieves that didn't care about you.

Any comment from TANOIDS?

Nice display of good leadership

Only if those salary owing governors behave like this. The society would have been better

arewafederation:
Any comment from TANOIDS?

Is too early for rubbish

nzeobi:

Is too early for rubbish

Oya, TANIOD, what do you think of Buhari's humility?

arewafederation:
Any comment from TANOIDS?

Its not a story about Senate/HOR leadership tussle, an hatchet Job about Tinubu/Atiku,a complaint or call to arms call from a disgruntled SS/SE element nor one about Baba expressing a (justified) concern for nigeria's economic state nah!!!

Wetin u want dem to comment?

I also knew I'll never regret voting for baba

This is why I campaigned for this man since 2011.

Buhari is the kind of person that rather than telling you what to do, he will rather show it.

No time for flamboyance which our clueless retardeeeen and his ediotic illiterate wife were accustomed to.

I dream of a Nigeria that shall be great again. A Nigeria where our history will set good tone for the future generation. I feel blessed that in my lifetime, this is going to happen.


God bless you President Buhari.

Showing off what is not obtainable in your country is not important. TheGMB Story.

The fixing of my fatherland starts May 29.
All the laws are there, we just let a leader that
will lead by example. God in his infinite mercy has given us that leader..
God will further give him good heath, strength and wisdom to lead us back to the great heights we belong.

Sai Buhari
Viva Nigeria

Admirable move.

PentiumPro:
Only anarchists, those who have never believe in Nigeria, people full of tribal and religious hatred and bad GEJ losers are still those that don't have hope of a better Nigeria under this man.

2nded

Baba,may your days be long. May you have good health to do the great tasks of serving this Nation that is almost been crippled by the Dr of Cluelessness.

od of Moses and Jeremiah shall guard and protect president Buhari , he shall and will not die in office but will fulfill the God's promises over Nigeria. No weapon fashioned again him shall prosper in Jesus name. Buhari will not die in office in Jesus name Jah Jehovah.

micktoxin:
Cue poltical bias, this is an admirable act. Hopefully, he can reduce the salaries of top politicians in Naija.
To put into perspective, Nigerian senators earn ~$ 2 million which means a ratio of more than 1000 times the average income. Now, compare it to the salaries of politicians in other countries, you will see how much the country is being duped.

It is high time people open their eyes and address the issue rather than defending thieves that didn't care about you.

Very well said. Outrageous figures comparest to other countries.

realtestament:
Buhari be like: I dnt knw wat rolls royce is, lemme wait 4 Okada o

international FOOL