'I am back, I have resumed' - Buhari writes National Assembly

President Muhammadu has written a letter to the two arms of the legislature, the Senate and the House of Representatives, informing them that he has resumed his duties as President and Commander-in- Chief, upon the completion of his 10-day working leave.



In the letter titled “RESUMPTION OF OFFICE” personally signed by him, today Saturday 18th August, President Buhari said “In compliance with Section 145 of the 1999 constitution (as amended), I write to intimate the Senate (House of Representatives) that I have resumed my functions as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with effect from today, Saturday 18th August, 2018,after my vacation.

A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu also stated “Please accept, Distinguished Senate President, (Hon.Speaker, House of Representatives)the assurances of my highest consideration.”