Buhari meets girl who donated her lunch money to his presidential campaign

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with Nicole Benson, a 12-year-old girl who donated her lunch money to his presidential campaign.

Benson was nine years old at the time she donated her lunch money to Buhari’s campaign.

Receiving her at the Aso Rock villa, Buhari expressed gratitude for her donation.

He said: “How are you? Thank you very much for your contribution.”

‘Thank you very much for your contribution’ President @MBuhari to Nicole, who donated her lunch money to his campaign team 3 years ago. pic.twitter.com/WY42w6Prj2

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) October 16, 2017

The president also received Aisha Aliyu Gebi, a 10-year-old girl who wrote a letter to inquire about his health.

“Dear President Muhammadu Buhari, my name is Aisha Aliyu Gebi. I am from Bauchi state,” Gebi had written in the letter while he was on medical vacation in the United Kingdom.

“I am your biggest fan. How are you feeling. I heard you are you are sick, hope you are feeling better. Let’s go straight to the point. I wanted to ask you if I can come and see you.

“I’ve also wanted to see a president face to face. Sorry I forgot to tell you my age, so I am 10 years old.”

As she wished in her 26/8/17 letter, Aisha Aliyu Gebi has today, met President @MBuhari ‘face to face’, she came along with the letter too. pic.twitter.com/FLg6RyJPfD

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) October 16, 2017

The president also received Maya, a three years old girl who was recorded praying for the president.

“How can you be so shy when your video has been seen all over the world,” Buhari said to Maya.

Maya meets PMB today, she was so shy — Mr. President jokily says; how can you be so shy when your video has been seen all over the world. pic.twitter.com/uoRB5ODqfE

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— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) October 16, 2017

Maya’s father @WhiteNigerian recorded a 10-sec video of her praying for President Buhari’s full recovery. She is meeting Mr. President today pic.twitter.com/IesSj6U5ot

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) October 16, 2017

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