May 14, 2026

Buhari receives grand welcome as he lands in South Africa (Photos)

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in South Africa on Wednesday for a three-day state visit.

Buhari received a grand welcome at the airport by a top South African Official and Waterkloof Airforce Base in Pretoria by the South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor and other ministers.

Okay.ng had earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari will hold a bilateral meeting with his South African counterpart, President Ramaphosa, to talk about the welfare of Nigerians in the country.

Buhari is also expected to visit a military ceremony at the Union building with his host, President Cyril Ramaphosaas well as holding a town hall meeting with Nigerians living in the country to share their experiences on the xenophobic attacks.

Underneath are photos from the grand reception of President Buhari received at the airport in South Africa:

Buhari lands in South Africa
Buhari lands in South Africa
Buhari lands in South Africa
Buhari lands in South Africa
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