President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Nigerians and the global community to pray for the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis who is set to undergo surgery of the colon.
Buhari, who has a history of repeated foreign medical trips and protracted ill health, sent a get-well message to Pope Francis, said his media aide, Garba Shehu said on Sunday.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, as he heads in for a scheduled surgery of the colon.
“The President called for prayers from Nigerians and the global community as the Pontiff goes in for this routine operation. He wishes him a quick recovery.”
Recently, President Buhari postponed his visit to London for a medical checkup. The presidency had announced that he would travel to the UK on June 25.
The president’s last medical trip to London was in March, 2021.
