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Nigerian president to resume work after medical leave

Xinhua, June 16, 2016 Adjust font size:

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is well and will return to Nigeria on Sunday to resume work on Monday, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo said Thursday.

"I spoke with him yesterday (Wednesday) evening and I think it is just the best that he takes the weekend off. He will certainly be back on Sunday," Osinbajo told reporters in Abuja, the country's capital shortly before presiding over the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.

The vice-president added that there was no point for his rushing back since the weekend was close by as the President needed to take the weekend off and resume work on Monday.

Osinbajo confirmed that President Buhari had fully recovered, when asked about the condition of health of the President.

"Mr President is in good condition, he is fine, and he is very well," he said.

"He should take a day or two off in London and rest a bit and come back hale and hearty on Sunday and be ready for work on Monday," Osinbajo added.

The Nigerian leader had informed the National Assembly of his medical condition and asked for 10 days off to attend to an ear infection in London. Endit