President Muhammadu Buhari took over from Goodluck Jonathan on May 29 and since then, he has made a number of trips outside the country.
In his 181 days in office, Buhari has traveled to 10 countries and would still visit more before the year ends.
President Buhari has embarked on more foreign trips than he has done within the country, despite the myriad of challenges facing the country, from fuel scarcity to insurgency in the North East.
His frequent travels abroad has come under criticism as some are of the opinion that he is engaging in wasteful international pleasure trips which is consuming a significant amount of the country’s cash.
Below is a list of countries the president has visited since he assumed office.
1. Niger:
On June 3, the president embarked on his first official trip. He left for Niger Republicto hold talks with President Mahamadou Issoufou on security and how to curb the activities of the terrorist group, Boko Haram in the region.
2. Chad:
On June 4, Buhari headed for Chadto hold talks with his Chadian counterpart, Idris Deby, as Nigeria and neighbouring countries find lasting solutions to the lingering Boko Haram insurgency. Bothe presidents vowed to enhance cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.
3. Germany:
Two days after his trip from Niger and Chad, the president left Abuja for Germanyto attend the G-7 meeting, accompanied by a 20-person delegation including former Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Abdulrahman Dambazau (ret.), his personal photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo, and his cook named ‘Anne’.
4. South Africa:
On June 15, President Buhari traveled to South Africato attend the African Union (AU) summit in which he was the chairperson of the Peace & Security Council meeting. He commissioned the Nigeria Immigration center in the country and also met with some Nigerians living in the country.
5. United States of America:
On July 19, President Buhari left Abuja for the USAwith a 33-man delegation. The White House was said to have invited Buhari via a statement on June 27, saying that Barack Obama is looking forward to his visit, during which both leaders will be discussing the threat of Boko Haram and how to tackle insurgency.
He also visited the US again in Septemberfor the UN General Assembly. The president left Katsina state with a 22-man delegation after celebrating the Eid in his home town in Daura.
6. Benin Republic:
On August 1, President Buhari paid a one-day visit to Benin Republicin continuation of the effort to curb Boko Haram insurgency. He was conferred with a traditional title ‘Manahouwhe’ Gbede’, which means “I will never forget you”.He was also conferred with the national honour of Grand Croix du Benin (Grand Cross of Benin), which is the highest award in that country.
7. Ghana:
On September 7, Buhari arrived Ghanawhere he was received by the Ghanaian President, John Mahama. During a press conference with President Mahama, Buhari vowed to appoint his cabinet before the end of September.
8. France:
Buhari left Abuja for Parison September 14, on a three-day official visit following an invitation from his French counterpart Francois Hollande. They both had a closed door meeting where they decided on military cooperation. Buhari also met with top management of biggest multinational companies to discuss their future investments in Nigeria.
9. India:
On October 27, President Buhari left Abuja for New Delhi, India, to take part in the 3rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum. While in the country, Buhari joined other African leaders at summit. He also met with Nigerians living in India and had discussions with Indian businessmen.
10. Iran:
The president arrived at the Mehrabad International Airport on Sunday, November 22 and was received by the Iranian deputy president, Shariat Madri. He was in Tehran, Iran, to participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit.
The president still has other trips to make before the year ends. He will be leaving for Malta today to participate in the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Below are some reactions of Nigerians to Buhari’s frequent foreign trips.
My brother, I just tire. There’s really no justification for this PMB’s trip. Even if symbolic, show you care…… https:///08ip1aLwrC
— U. F. O. (@FrankZephyr1) November 25, 2015
I make bold to say that if PMB proceeds to that Malta trip today, he has derailed unto the ignoble path… It’s so unfortunate for Nigeria
— U. F. O. (@FrankZephyr1) November 26, 2015
You voted a travelling President not a Governing President.
Can’t you gerit?
I need Light
I need Fuel
Datsall.
— Otunba Babalola (@J_flicks) November 25, 2015
Buhari is leaving for Malta tomorrow
You all can stay without light
And trek if there’s no fuel.
If you can’t…
Pls “go and die”
— Otunba Babalola (@J_flicks) November 25, 2015https://www.naij.com/649058-181-days-office-10-countries-buhari-visited-nigerians-say.html

Hmmmm....guess he has also visited Cameroon? Op should edit the post and maybe add Malta and France X 2. God bless Nigeria....Also, Buy your MTN Data 1GB for N1,100 (Bank Payment) or N1,200 (Airtime Payment). Call: 08107873795. Thanks and God bless.

We have entered one chance.

Buhari is a tourist president. He didn't travel so much when he was a military head of state, and all this years that he has been contesting for president he has been salivating and fantasising to see this dream fulfilled.

And boom!!! On the 29th of May that dream came to pass, and since then the man Buhari has not stopped from gallivanting around the globe, even if Nigeria should be on flames, it will not stop Pa Buhari from enjoying what he has dreamed and longed for all this years.


At the end of his tenure Buhari's name will be recorded in the annals of the nation Nigeria as the most traveled president... At least that's an achievement

After Malta Guinness, he is headed for France again..


The old dude virtually rules from the airplane..

op your title should read 'react', not 'reacts'. Thanks.

President Buhari The World President of Tourism. He has never spend up to 30days in Naija without jetting out even when we are facing Trials and Temptation

"let him tour round the world, afterall, he got few years left before baba KICKS THE BUCKET, no be swear, PMB will die before me, God has destined it that way, he's old man. No father will pray for his son to die before him. Even PMB will say amen to this prayer".

Very nice that's the secret of a good leader,and traveling is part of education, keep traveling and keep learning.... Thank you mr President

Baba is always on the move....mobile President.

Rossikk:
op your title should read 'react', not 'reacts'. Thanks.

tanks

Strengthening Nigeria's international ties and rebuilding our international reputation is extreeeeeeeemely important; that's exactly what Pa Buhari is doing. There's no point explaining this because 99% of the people here (irrespective of political leanings) will not understand.