Former President Muhammadu Buhari continued his longstanding custom of showing generosity to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members assigned to Daura Zone, even though he was not there for this year’s Eid celebrations in Daura..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The corps members visited Buhari’s home on Sunday for their traditional Sallah homage, and his nephew, Alhaji Musa Haro Daura, the District Head of Dumurkol, welcomed them with open arms. The former president was not physically present during the visit, which is a yearly custom for NYSC members in the region. However, Buhari delivered gifts of ten bags of rice, a cow, and a N500,000 cash donation to the corps members, reaffirming his relationship with the young Nigerians serving in his hometown.
On June 8, 2025, Garba Shehu, Buhari’s former spokeswoman, posted a video of the incident on his X (formerly Twitter) account. “NYSC members deployed to Daura Zone paid their usual Sallah homage to former President Muhammadu Buhari,” Shehu said in the video. Alhaji Musa Haro Daura, his nephew and the District Head of Dumurkol, welcomed them and gave them the President’s best wishes even though he wasn’t present. In the video, the District Head spoke to the corps members and conveyed Buhari’s appreciation and ongoing fondness for the NYSC program and its members.
Alhaji Musa Haro Daura informed the visiting group, “Baba said I should convey his greetings and his best wishes for your service year.” “As a thank you for your dedication and sacrifices, he asked that you accept these small gifts.” The corps members were spotted thanking the former president and posing for pictures in front of the house as the gifts were delivered on his behalf. The purpose of the food and monetary gift is to help the corps members enjoy the holiday and lessen some of the difficulties they encounter while serving in rural areas.
Whether in residence or not, former President Buhari has made it a habit to host and assist corps members during religious celebrations. Buhari has always had close relations to Daura and the NYSC community there. Despite his absence, this year’s gesture highlights lights his longstanding bond with the young people and the value he places on national service. Prayers for peace in Nigeria, the former president’s health, and prosperous service years for the visiting corps members were said as the tour came to an end.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>