AISHA Buhari, wife of the President, on Tuesday, May 30, left Nigeria for London, United Kingdom, to join her husband who has been on medical vacation since May 7.

Mrs Buhari departed through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday morning.

Before her departure, Bisi Olumide-Ajayi, her spokesperson, said that the wife of the president thanked Nigerians for their support and prayers for the quick recovery of her husband.

The statement said in part: “Her Excellency will spend some time with her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, who is pre

sently on medical vacation.

“She expressed her appreciation to the millions of Nigerians who have been praying for his quick and safe return.”

Mrs. Buhari’s journey came three weeks after her husband embarked on his latest medical vacation. He left the country for London on Sunday night, May 7.

Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, had announced shortly before Buhari left the country that the duration of his stay in London would be determined by his doctors.

The statement said: “President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors.

“He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.

“The president wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the people, and hopes they would continue to pray for the peace and unity of the nation.

“The length of the president’s stay in London will be determined by the doctors. Government will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the vice president.

“President Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution.”

—  May 30, 2017 @ 15:05 GMT