He said he would miss the people and the culture of the FCT, but would be happy to return in the future.
The President said he would continue to work for the betterment of the people of the FCT.
He also said he would like to see the FCT become a state.
President Muhammadu Buhari waves to the crowd after his arrival at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday.
Buhari told dignitaries who thronged the seat of power on Friday that he can’t wait to go home after eight years of being in the saddle of governing the country.
The event was the 9th and final Sallah homage held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Buhari, who was all smiles, described himself as being lucky, to have led Nigeria in various capacities – governor, minister, head of state and President.
He commended residents of the FCT for being a tolerant hosts in the last seven and half years.
“I can’t wait to go home…I deliberately arranged to be as far away as possible from you people.
“I have got what I asked for and will quietly retire to my home town in Daura,” Buhari stated at the brief event.
He said he would miss the people and the culture of the FCT, but would be happy to return in the future.
The President said he would continue to work for the betterment of the people of the FCT.
He also said he would like to see the FCT become a state.