President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday had an emotional reunion with his primary and secondary school classmates in Daura, Katsina State.
They were in the President’s country home to pay Sallah homage to him.
According to a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President enquired about each individual’s wellbeing, their health and the wellbeing of members of their families.
They prayed for the repose of those that died between last year, when they last met, and this year.
President Buhari expressed joy for the meeting, saying he got the same feeling that he used to have when they were young.
They chatted for a while, talked about their old school days and shared a lot of memories.
The President thanked his guests for their respect and feelings for him.
The leader of the class association, Senator Abba Ali, commended the sacrifices the President had been making and urged him to maintain focus on the nation which he said was more important than all else.
They presented a gift to the President and joined him in a memorable group photograph