President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly that he has resumed upon completion of his 10-day working leave.
In the letter titled: “Resumption of Office”, signed by him on Saturday, Buhari said: “In compliance with Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), I write to inform the Senate and House of Representatives that I have resumed my functions as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with effect from today, Saturday, August 18, after my vacation.”
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, said: “Please accept, distinguished Senate President and House of Representatives Speaker the assurances of my highest consideration.”