Thursday, 21 November 2013

President Jonathan taken ill in the UK



President Goodluck Jonathan, who is on a trip to London for Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors’ Council meeting, has falling ill and could not attend opening session of the meeting on Thursday.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.
The President, who marked his birthday on Wednesday, has seen medical practitioners in London and advised to rest for a few days.
The statement reads: “In the course of his on-going visit to London for a meeting of Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors’ Council, President Goodluck Jonathan became indisposed and could not be present at the opening of the meeting today.”
“President Jonathan has since been examined by competent medical practitioners. He has been advised to rest for a few days.”
“The Presidency wishes to assure all Nigerians that President Jonathan’s condition is nothing serious and that the medical attention he has sought is only precautionary.”
The name of the medical center where the President is presently is on admission was not disclosed to the public.

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