The President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday resumed duties after his vacation
In a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,”In compliance with Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President has formally transmitted letters to the Senate and the House of Representatives, intimating the National Assembly of his resumption.
“I have resumed my functions as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with effect from Monday, March 13, 2017, after my vacation.”
Mr. Adesina on his twitter page also added the President is billed to receive a briefing from the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo who has been acting as President while he was away on vacation.
He arrived at exactly 7.41am at the Air Force Base Mando in Kaduna State.
The President was received by the Kaduna State Deputy Governor Bala Bantex, GOC 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Adeniyi Oyebade, the Air Officer Commanding,Training Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshall Christopher Okoye, the Commissioner of police and other dignitaries.
President Buhari after alighting from the Presidential Jet, was immediately taken to Abuja with a chopper.
Buhari Thanks Nigerians For Their Support And Prayers
Speaking at the Presidential Villa on return from his trip abroad, the President thanked Nigerian Muslims and Christians for their prayers.
He said that he was well rested and has got the best treatment available, to be back home and continue with the job of governance.
He said Nigeria will continue whether he is here or not observing that, age and military experience remains his own strength.
