President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night departed Nigeria for London for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors.
Presidency officials said Buhari was supposed to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit to receive 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.
Femi Adesina, his media adviser said, “The President assured Nigerians that there is no cause for worry”.
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“He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the people, and hopes they would continue to pray for the peace and unity of the nation.
“The length of the President’s stay in London will be determined by the doctors.
“Government will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the Vice President.
“President Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution”.
The President had travelled in January for a similar check and returned on 10 March
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