Nigeria’s state-owned News Agency of Nigeria reports that the country’s First Lady Aisha Buhari has flown to London to be with her husband President Buhari who is on medical leave.
The First Lady departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday morning.
The President has been in London since May 7 to be treated for an unspecified illness, amid intense speculation that he was seriously ill. This was the second time he had gone there this year.
The 74-year-old Nigerian President first spent 50 days there between January 19 and March 10, and warned upon his return that he might travel back for more consultations with his foreign-based, pound sterling earning doctors.
“Her Excellency will spend some time with her husband President Muhammadu Buhari who is presently on medical vacation,” said a statement released by Mrs Buhari’s office.
“She (Aisha Buhari) expressed her appreciation to the millions of Nigerians who have been praying for his quick and safe return,” it added.
