President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, 17 October in Abuja received three young admirers in the State House, who had shown high interest in his administration and prayed for his recovery during ill-health.
Three-year old Maya Jammal became an internet sensation when her prayer on video for Buhari’s recovery went viral, while 10 year-old Aisha Gebbi penned a personal letter to the President describing herself as his “biggest fan’’.
Nicole Benson, 12 years old, had contributed N5,785 to the President’s campaign in 2015, which was all saved up from her lunch and pocket allowance.
The President said: “I am very impressed by what the children have been able to do.
“I can see Maya is shy. I watched her video where she was praying for my recovery when i was ill.’’
Buhari attributed his victory at the polls to the contributions of good hearted Nigerians, like young Nicole, who is from Lagos state, and showed her support by sending her personal savings.
“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.
The President told Aisha that her letter was heart-warming, noting that he felt re-assured knowing he had fans among the children.
“Thank you very much for the letter,’’ he said.
The President said he looked forward to more visits from the children.
“I am hoping that it will not be the last time we will be meeting while i am here.
“We will continue to meet even after i have left here,’’ he added.
Speaking on behalf of the parents, Aliyu Gebbi, said the President’s gesture of inviting the children to the Presidential Villa was a dream come true.
Gebbi said the invitation also added to the President’s long standing record of good heartedness.
“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.
Nicole is from Lagos state while Maya lives in the FCT and Aisha is from Bauchi state.
