President Muhammadu
Buhari has extended his ten-day vacation in the United Kingdom.
His Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity Mr Femi Adesina disclosed this in a three-paragraph
statement on Sunday.
He said the president
had written to the National Assembly on the extension of his leave.
Adesina explained that
the extension was to enable Bulgari complete and receive the results of series
of tests recommended by his doctors.
The presidential
spokesman however did not disclose when his principal would return.
Buhari, departed for London on January 19, was due to return to Nigeria on Sunday and
resume work on Monday.
Adesina stated
yesterday: "President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National
Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave
in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended
by his doctors.
"The President had
planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test
cycle before returning. The notice has since been dispatched to the Senate
President, and Speaker, House of Representatives.
"Mr President
expresses his sincere gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, prayers and
kind wishes."

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