He Gave Me Envelope Filled With Foreign Currency – Femi Adesina Recounts Buhari’s Many Acts Of Generosity On His 78th Birthday

In commemoration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s 78th birthday anniversary, Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, has recounted the many acts of generosity the President showed to him.

In his tribute to the President, Adesina said Buhari gifted him an envelope filled with foreign currency when he was billed to attend a course in China, branding him as a kind man.

“A kind man. I have lots of stories to tell, but let me restrict myself to a few. In December 2015, I had lost my elder sister, a Professor of Dramatic Arts, in an auto crash. While I was crying like a wailing wailer, who was on the phone, consoling and condoling with me? Muhammadu Buhari,” the Presidential Spokesperson wrote.

“And before he became President, when my mother passed on in 2013, and we had a commendation service for her in Lagos, who flew in all the way from Kaduna to attend? Muhammadu Buhari. He sat through the Christian service. Yet, they say he’s a bigot. I hear. Bigot from Sudan.

“And in January 2017, I was to receive the traditional title of Nwanne di Namba of Mmaku Kingdom, in Enugu State. Courtesy demanded I tell the President. This man, who prides himself as ‘very stingy’ gave me a handsome amount of money to ferry my friends and family to the ceremony. How much? I won’t tell you, lest you ask for a belated share.

“And in May 2018, I was billed for China for a 12 days course for senior government officials from Africa. He said when the journey was two days away, I should come to see him. I did. You know what he said? ‘Adesina, I know that you don’t have money. But you are too shy to ask.’ We both laughed, and he gave me an envelope which contained foreign currency. How much? You think I’ll tell you? For where?”