On Tuesday, 21st February 2017, President Muhammadu Buhari said that he needs a longer period of rest following the results of the series of medical checkups that was carried out during his medical vacation. Hence, he will be staying back in London longer than initially planned.

“President Muhammadu Buhari thanks the millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the country. The President is immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern.

“President Buhari wishes to reassure Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the President staying longer than originally planned,” the President through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said.

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