Tells Nigerians that: Doctors say I need longer rest
‎From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating his staying longer than originally planned.

The president thanked Nigerians for their best wishes and prayers for his health, and however assured that there was no cause worry.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen Tuesday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

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President Buhari had on February 5th extended his vacation ‎in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors.
The President had written to the National Assembly stating that he was extending his vacation but did not state when he will come be back.
Buhari left the country January 19, after transmitting a letter to the National Assembly, notifying the leadership of his annual vacation.
While Buhari said he would leave the country January 23rd, he however left five days before the day his leave was to commence‎.
Adesina had in a statement said the President would undergo medical check up while on vacation.
He had said Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, would act on his behalf.
The four paragraph statement released Tuesday, read “President Muhammadu Buhari thanks 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”.