ADVERTISEMENT

‘Buhari is over ready to resume work,’ Vice President

Osinbajo, who was managing the country while Buhari was away, said, on Monday that he had handed over to the president.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Monday, March 13, 2017.

Buhari returned to Nigeria on Friday, March 10, after spending 49 days in London on a medical vacation.

Osinbajo, who was managing the country as acting president while Buhari was away, said, on Monday, March 13, that he had handed over to the president.

“He held a meeting with me for over an hour where we discussed a wide range of issues so his readiness for work is not in doubt at all. In fact, he is over-ready,” Osinbajo said.

ADVERTISEMENT

“He is very well. We just had a very long meeting where basically trying to bring the president up to speed as to some of the things we have done while he was away‎. And he has given a few directives on what we should be doing on so many areas, the north-east, budget, the economy, a wide range of issues.

“I’m back to my regular position as vice-president,” he added.

The president had said, upon his return, that Osinbajo would continue to handle governance so he could get a chance to rest.

However, the Presidency subsequently announced that Buhari would resume on Monday.

ALSO READ:

ADVERTISEMENT

Meanwhile, Buhari has written to the National Assembly to officially inform the lawmakers of his resumption.

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal, threatens legal action

NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal, threatens legal action

2 students fall and die trying to take a selfie at waterfall

2 students fall and die trying to take a selfie at waterfall

VP Shettima calls on academics to contribute to Nigeria's security, prosperity

VP Shettima calls on academics to contribute to Nigeria's security, prosperity

Elon Musk threatens to suspend Twitter accounts involved in engagement farming

Elon Musk threatens to suspend Twitter accounts involved in engagement farming

'Yahaya Bello' - Kogi parliament told to begin impeachment process of Gov Ododo

'Yahaya Bello' - Kogi parliament told to begin impeachment process of Gov Ododo

NCDC intervenes as 8 die, Sokoto's mysterious illness remains unidentified

NCDC intervenes as 8 die, Sokoto's mysterious illness remains unidentified

He helps deprived Nigerians of all faiths - Obi's aide denies religious politics

He helps deprived Nigerians of all faiths - Obi's aide denies religious politics

Otu allocates ₦100m to improve school children's nutrition, learning, health

Otu allocates ₦100m to improve school children's nutrition, learning, health

JAMB warns UTME candidates against sharing details with fraudsters

JAMB warns UTME candidates against sharing details with fraudsters

Pulse Sports

Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami

Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe

Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe

Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024

Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT