President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, commenced a two-day working visit to Ebonyi with the inauguration of projects at King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu.
The president was welcomed by Dave Umahi, Ebonyi governor, and some other All Progressives Congress (APC) governors — including Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state; Hope Uzodinma of Imo, and Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa.
Following his arrival at the airport, the president departed for Uburu, where he inaugurated twin flyover, a 12km dual carriage federal road from Mbu, Enugu state, to Uburu in Ebonyi, as well as facilities and equipment at the university.
He later proceeded to Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Onueke via a chopper.
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At Onueke, the president inaugurated the 5km dual carriage airport road and the airport presidential lodge.
Other projects to be inaugurated by the president include the new government house, Centenary City, and the reconstructed St. Margaret Umahi International Market complex.
The president will also inaugurate the Aisha Buhari Wife of Governor’s Office Complex, Akanu Ibiam lodge, Ebonyi House, and the Muhammadu Buhari Light Tunnel Flyover and Ebonyi Shopping Mall.
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Buhari will be hosted to a state dinner by the Ebonyi government on Thursday night.
The president is expected to conclude his visit with a meeting with south-east leaders before departing for Abuja on Friday.
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