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Former First Lady Aisha Buhari graces 2024 Calabar Carnival

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made an appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with impeccable style and elegance.

• December 29, 2024
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made an appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with impeccable style and elegance.

Her presence added a touch of sophistication to the carnival, renowned for its colourful costumes, mesmerising performances, and infectious energy.

Mrs Buhari’s fashion sense was on point, as she donned a pink outfit that showcased her taste and style.

The former first lady sat in the VIP area with other dignitaries to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds as seven competitive and seven non-competitive bands thrilled revellers with a series of performances.

Her attendance at the carnival showed her commitment to promoting Nigerian culture.

Governors AbdulRahman AbddulRasaq and Ahmed Ododo attended the event. Some National Assembly members and foreign countries’ ambassadors were in attendance, too.

(NAN)

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