Admin l Wednesday, August 01, 2018
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday, August 3, 2018 begin a 10-day working holiday. In a statement, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Pubicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said the 10 day holiday is in compliance with Section 145(1) of the 1999 constitution.
He said a letter has been sent to President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, a letter has been transmitted to the President of the Senate, and the Speaker, House of Representatives to that effect'”, the statement added.
According to him, while the President is on vacation, the Vice President will be in acting capacity as President.
See full statement below
PRESIDENT BUHARI TO PROCEED ON 10-DAY HOLIDAY
President Muhammadu Buhari begins a 10 working days holiday from August 3, 2018.
In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, a letter has been transmitted to the President of the Senate, and the Speaker, House of Representatives to that effect.
While the President is on vacation, the Vice President will be in acting capacity as President.
President Buhari will be in London for the holiday.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
August 1, 2018
