Buhari Hosts His ‘Admirers’ In Aso Rock 

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday played host to 3 Young Enthusiasts at the State House.

The three children – Maya Jammal, Aisha Aliyu Gebbi, Nicole Benson, showed interest in President Buhari’s administration, the Presidency said in a statement signed by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman.

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Maya is a three-year-old girl who did a 6 seconds video praying for President Muhammadu Buhari while he was ill. 12-year-old Nicole was the schoolgirl who donated her lunch money (N5,785) to the president while he was a presidential candidate in 2015.

Aisha, on the other hand, is the 10-year-old girl who claims to be the president’s “biggest fan’’ and wrote a letter seeking permission to see the president one-on-one.

Maya lives in the FCT, Nicole is from Lagos, while Aisha came in from Bauchi State.

“I am very impressed by what the children have been able to do,’’ President Buhari said, “I can see Maya is shy. I watched her video where she was praying for my recovery when I was ill.

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“Nicole, I congratulate you, and myself for being here today. Your contribution made a great impact. As you can see, I am here in the Presidential Villa. Thank you,’’ he said.

President Buhari told Aisha that her letter was heart-warming, noting that he felt re-assured knowing he had fans amongst the children.

“Thank you very much for the letter,’’ he said.

“I am hoping that it will not be the first and last time we will be meeting while I am here. We will continue to meet even after I have left here.’’

Speaking on behalf of the parents, Hon. Aliyu Ibrahim Gebbi, said the President’s gesture of inviting the children to the Presidential Villa was a dream come true.

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“In a nation with few legends and accuracy of truth, we look up to you, Mr. President, and our children are looking up to you,’’ he added.

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