On Thursday, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), visited Maiduguri, Borno State for a one-day official visit to inaugurate various projects executed by the state government. The projects include a 50-megawatt power plant, a cancer center located at the University of Maiduguri, the Tashan Bama Motor Park consisting of 475 shops and an administrative complex, and the unveiling of new roads.
Buhari was received on arrival by Governor Babagana Zulum, members of the state and National Assembly, and other government officials, including heads of security agencies, community and religious leaders. He is also expected to visit the Maiduguri Monday Market which was recently affected by fire. The General Manager of the market, Mustapha Loskorima, will conduct him around the scene.