President Buhari Leaves Nigeria For Medical Check-up In UK

President Buhari is set to travel for a medical check-Up today.

President Buhari Leaves Nigeria For Medical Check-up In UK
President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Nigeria for the United Kingdom for a medical check-up, on Tuesday.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in Abuja on Monday night.

Adesina revealed that Buhari will meet with Security Chiefs first in the morning before his departure.

The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to London, the United Kingdom, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, for a routine medical check-up.

“Before Buhari’s departure, he will meet with Security Chiefs first in the morning, then, head to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for the journey.

''The President is due to return in the country during the second week of April 2021.''

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Buhari has not travelled abroad.

The last time the President travelled out for a medical check-up was in 2019.