Buhari arrives in Lagos, to inaugurate Lekki Deep Seaport, Rice Mill, other iconic projects

Etim Ekpimah

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Lagos on a two-day visit for a “Lagos Festival of Projects” commissioning.

The presidential aircraft touched down at 3:33 pm and the president was received by Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and members of the State Executive Council.

Mr Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Sanwo-Olu, said Governors Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Service chiefs, All Progressives Congress (APC), among others, also received the President.

“President Buhari was welcomed at the Presidential Wing of Lagos Airport with pomp and pageantry by the Lagos State Cultural Troupe.

“He inspected the guard of honour at the Parade Ground before he flew out of the airport in a helicopter for projects’ inauguration in some parts of the state.

“The projects to be commissioned by President Buhari during the two-day working visit are Lekki Deep Seaport, Lagos Rice Mill, Imota, 18.75killometers Eleko-Epe rigid pavement six-lane Expressway, First Phase of the Blue Light Rail from Mile Two to Marina and the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History,” he said.

He added that the president will also commission a private project, MRS Lubricant, Apapa.