President Muhammadu Buhari departed Nigeria for London Sunday night for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors.
He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.
โThe President assured Nigerians that there is no cause for worryโ, said Femi Adesina, the media and publicity adviser
โHe 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.
โThe length of the Presidentโs stay in London will be determined by the doctors.
โGovernment will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the Vice President.
โPresident Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitutionโ.
The President had travelled on 20 January for a similar check. He returned on 10 March, after 51 days.
He also travelled in June last year to check an ear infection.
