Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country on Friday following a medical checkup in London, Femi Adesina, the president's spokesperson said late on Thursday.

Buhari left the country on January 19 for a vacation in the British capital, during which he had a routine medical check-up.

The holiday was extended based on doctors' recommendation for further tests and rest.

Adesina said Buhari expressed appreciation to teeming Nigerians from across the country and beyond who had prayed for him and sent their good wishes.

In the past two weeks, Buhari has been quite busy receiving visitors from Nigeria and making phone calls home.

Earlier Thursday, the presidency published photographs of his meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Before leaving Nigeria, Buhari sent a letter to the National Assembly requesting a 10-day vacation. He transferred power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as Acting President.

Buhari could not resume his duties earlier in February when he was expected to return to Nigeria. A letter requesting an extension of his vacation was sent to the Senate. The president said he required further medical tests.

Source: Xinhua