Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday briefed his colleagues on his visit to London to see President Muhammadu Buhari who is on medication abroad.
Saraki last Wednesday led a delegation of the National Assembly, comprising the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and the Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe) to visit Buhari.
Speaking during yesterday’s plenary; Saraki said Buhari was in good health.
“I am happy to report that we met the President in good spirit, in good health, chatty as usual and convey his best wishes and hopes to be back very soon”, he said.
Saraki then read the President’s letter extending his vacation. The letter was sent while the National Assembly was on recess
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It reads, “Further to my letter dated Jan. 18, 2017 in which I notified the distinguished Senate of taking part of my annual leave.
“During my leave I took the opportunity to have routine check-ups and consult my long standing doctors in London.
“In the course of the routine examinations, certain tests results indicated the need for a course of medications and further appointments rescheduled for next week.
“I am therefore notifying the distinguished senate that I am extending my leave until the doctors are satisfied that certain factors are ruled out.
“In the circumstances, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo would continue to act on my behalf. Please accept distinguished Senate President the assurances of my highest consideration,” the letter read.”
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