President Goodluck Jonathan is billed to return to Abuja tonight after attending the 15th meeting of the Nigeria’s International Investors’ Council (HIIC) which was held on Thursday and Friday in London. The Council is chaired by Baroness Lynda Chalker.
However, he could not attend the opening session on Thursday as he suddenly became indisposed and had to be attended to by medical experts who advised that he needed to rest.
Having fully recovered, the President joined the HIIC meeting on Friday and addressed participants during which he pledged the resolve of his administration to continue to pursue and implement courageous reforms.
Presidential Media Adviser, Reuben Abati on Saturday dropped a cheering news that President Jonathan has fully recovered and has been certified fit to return to the country to carry on with his duties.
Abati’s statement reads in full, “Doctors who examined and treated President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for the sudden onset of severe abdominal pains in London have certified him fully fit to return home and continue his official duties.
“After a thorough evaluation of the President’s symptoms, medically referred to as acute abdomen, the doctors concluded that no surgical intervention was required.
President Jonathan will therefore return to Abuja tomorrow evening and will be at work in the Presidential Villa as usual on Monday.
“The President is scheduled to depart from London at about 1400 hours GMT and arrive at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 2000 hours.
“He seizes this opportunity to thank all Nigerians once again for their sympathy, support and prayers for his quick recovery following the announcement of his indisposition”.
