President Muhammadu Buhari. .
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday stated he rejected recommendation given to him to chorus from taking part within the just-concluded Ramadan quick.
While the President was not particular as to who supplied the recommendation, he, nonetheless, stated having participated within the one-month train, he's now more healthy to deal with nationwide points.
Buhari spoke when residents of the Federal Capital Territory, led by the Minister of the FCT, Mohammed Bello, paid him the standard Sallah homage on the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Buhari recalled that in 2017, he was unable to participate within the annual non secular train due to the ailing well being that stored him away from the nation for about 100 days.
The President stated, “I'm very grateful to the ministers and church management that got here to say completely happy Eid-Fitr to these of us which have been fasting.
“Lots of people requested me if, on well being grounds, I might default. I refused, as a result of I do know the worth in fasting. I can not miss it as soon as I can do it.
“Last year, I didn’t because I was on health vacation. But this year, I have done it and I thank God because it has helped me to be much more healthier to give me the time that I need to attend to national issues.”