The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on his life after school and how he was forced to flee his hometown in Daura, Katsina State.
According to his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President opened up on his early years during a visit to the palace of the Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar Faruk, after commissioning two roads in Katsina State on Friday.
Adesina said Buhari expressed appreciation to God for safety in his life’s journey over many years.
‘This opportunity to serve the nation comes from God. All over the world, Nigeria is known for its diversity, with different religions and cultures. We are also known because we have a huge population of millions of people,’ he was quoted to have said.
‘For the President of Nigeria, at this time, to come from Daura is the grace and mercy of God.’
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Buhari disclosed that he secured his first job early after school to manage a co-operative in Daura, but had to escape and join the army when there was pressure.
‘I secured my first job early after school to manage a co-operative in Daura, but I had to escape and join the army when there was pressure that I should get married.
‘I told Governor Aminu Bello Masari the story of how I left Daura to join the army. That was how God planned it. We make choices in life, but eventually destiny is before God.
‘I was at the war front during the civil war, and saw how many died. Some fell right beside me. God kept me.
‘Many bridges were blown just before we arrived at some places, and after we crossed. I arrived at some places to see bodies of my own colleagues that we were fighting together. I am alive today only by God’s grace,’ the President added.
Buhari noted that the Daura Emirate and community gained international recognition by divine purpose, not man’s efforts.
President Buhari assured the Emirate that he would return and settle down in Daura after handing over on May 29, 2023.