What would have been the first time after 15 years for a sitting President to visit Lagos State on a working visit, was scaled down yesterday,
The official statement from the Presidency, signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu revealed that the Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will now represent the President in Lagos for the earlier scheduled visit for today and tomorrow.
It further stated that the decision was taken due to rescheling difficulties faced by the President and would need more time for Edo and Lagos States. Reiterating that the visits would be rescheduled after the Muslim 30-day fasting period, (Ramadan) which might be after June 6.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, also confirmed the development, saying he was already in Lagos with other members of the President’s advanced team consisting of protocol officials,medical officers, security agents and journalists were already in Lagos ahead of President Buhari when his trip was cancelled.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, stated that President Buhari during the visit, would have formally commissioned the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Rescue Unit in Cappa Oshodi built by the State Government and the newly constructed Ago Palace Way in Okota, Isolo and he would have paid homage to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Rilwanu Aremu Akiolu at the Iga Iduganran, Lagos Island.
Africa Update reporter however, gathered that the Vice President is expected to commission other projects executed by the state government during his visit.
