"Tests showed Buhari needed a longer period of rest" - Femi Adesina

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has thanked every Nigerian, both Muslim and Christian, who has been praying for his health.

This was disclosed by Femi Adesina, special adviser to President Buhari on media and publicity in a press statement. 

According to him, "test results showed Buhari needed a longer period of rest", which made the Nigerian President to extend his stay in the United Kingdom. 

Full press statement;

"PRESIDENT BUHARI THANKS NIGERIANS FOR PRAYERS; SAYS NO CAUSE FOR WORRY

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."

FEMI ADESINA

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

February 21, 2017