BREAKING: Senate reads President Buhari's resumption letter

The Nigerian Senate has read the letter of President Muhammadu Buhari signifying his resumption of office after spending about 50 days in the UK on vacation.

The letter was read by Senate President Bukola Saraki on the floor of the upper house of legislation during plenary on Tuesday, March 14.

The President cited Section 145 of the Nigerian constitution to inform the Senate of his resumption of office from March 13, 2017.

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He sent a similar letter to Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives (pictured above).

Recall that President Buhari, on Monday, March 13, resumed work at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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He returned to work a few minutes after 10 am immediately the car of his Aide-de-Camp Lawal Abubakar was seen parked at its official designated location at the forecourt by the Council Chamber.

On his part, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday, also confirmed that he had handed over to the president.

Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with the president, Osinbajo said he has formally handed over power to Buhari.

The vice president noted that his meeting with the president which lasted for over one hour was focused on economy, budget, North-East, and many other national issues.

Source: Legit.ng