President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday extended his 10-day vacation which he started penultimate week.
The extension was made known in a three-paragraph statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.
Adesina said the extension was necessary to allow the President complete the series of medical tests recommended by his doctors and get the results.
The statement read;
“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 (Sunday) 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.”