COVID-19: Buhari sends message of solidarity to Boris Johnson

The President, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has wished the Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, a quick recovery.

This was after reports stated that Boris Johnson who tested positive for coronavirus has now been hospitalized.

In a State House press release, Buhari prayed that the Prime Minister gets "well enough to resume his great leadership of his country at this most trying time in global history".

The statement reads: "On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari wishes Prime Minister Boris Johnson a quick recovery and restoration to full health.

"President Buhari's sympathy and solidarity are with the British leader as he battles COVID-19 personally, and with the British people as their country battles the devastating effects of the pandemic.

"President Buhari prays that Prime Minister Johnson will soon be well enough to resume his great leadership of his country at this most trying time in global history".