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Buhari to Embark on 4-day Medical Trip to UK

Segun Atanda/

President Muhammadu Buhari today disclosed he would embark on a four-day medical trip to the United Kingdom tomorrow.

The President disclosed this in a tweet on his official Twitter handle, @MBuhari.

The President’s tweet

Also, a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the visit was requested by the President’s doctor.

Shehu’s statement read: “President Muhammadu Buhari will tomorrow (Tuesday) undertake a four-day trip to the United Kingdom.

“In the course of the technical stop-over for aircraft maintenance in London on his way back from Washington last week, the President had a meeting with his doctor.

“The doctor requested the President to return for a meeting which he agreed to do.

“President Buhari will return on Saturday, May 12th.

“On his return, the President’s 2-day State Visit to Jigawa, postponed because of the APC Ward Congresses, will now take place 14th & 15th May.”

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