Unknown to many Nigerians, First Lady Aisha Buhari yesterday presented Gardenias flowers to her hubby, President Muhammadu Buhari to welcome him  back.

The flowers were handed over to the President at the private lounge of their residence at the Presidential Villa by the First Lady who spotted a Navy blue dress which was laced with stones.

Those who witnessed the symbolic ceremony were the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs.Winifred Oyo-Ita, Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady, Mrs. Hajo Sani; one of the daughters of the President; and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Alh. Abdulazeez Yari, and wives of some governors.

The President, who was caught unawares by the rare present, was beaming with smiles to the admiration of all.

According to a celebrated florist, Michael Gaffney, Gardenias is “loaded with fragrance.”

He added: "These elegant flowers signify purity and joy, and connote deep, old-fashioned love.

“The man who buys these likely has a history with the woman he’s buying them for. Because they’re pricey and are sold as single blooms…”

Apart from the flower scene, Hajiya Aisha openly shook hands with the President and hugged him when she sighted her husband.

Many women including the wife of the Vice President and a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Paullen Tallen were excited to witness the reunion.

The Nation