President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Madrid, Spain, on a State Visit at the invitation of the Spanish President, Pedro Sanchez.
The Presidential aircraft, which left Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at about 3.30 p.m. and landed at Torrejon Airbase, Madrid, at 10 p.m. (local time).
President Buhari, who was welcomed by top Spanish government officials and the leadership of the Nigerian Embassy in Spain, is visiting the country for the first time since the inception of his administration seven years ago.
While in Madrid, the Nigerian leader will also meet with the Head of State of the Spanish nation, His Majesty King Felipe VI.
An earler statement by the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday, said during his engagements with both leaders, the Nigerian President would discuss issues of mutual interest to both countries.
