President Buhari To Return To Nigeria Today — Says Femi Adesina

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to return to the country today after spending over 3 months in the UK treating an undisclosed ailment. The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina made this known in a statement he published on his Facebook page.

Read his statement below.


PRESIDENT BUHARI RETURNS TODAY

President Muhammadu Buhari returns to the country later today, after receiving medical attention in London.
The President had left the country on May 7, this year, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then.
President Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m on Monday, August 21, 2017.
He thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge.

FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
August 19, 2017.