President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside the country.
This was contained in a statement released by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
The approval followed a brief the President received Friday on the medical condition of the former Vice-President.
The approval covers the immediate charter of an Air Ambulance for the emergency movement and the cost of treatment.
President Buhari prays that God will grant the elder statesman speedy recovery.
The Ekwueme family earlier this week released a statement indicating the octogenearian is in stable condition.
The statement issued by the family read: “Dr. Alex I. Ekwueme, GCON, the former Vice President Federal Republic of Nigeria, was on Sunday 29th October 2017 admitted into hospital for a chest infection.
“It will be recalled that the former Vice President had a quiet celebration of his 85th birthday on 21st October 2017 in the company of his family members and remained in high spirits up till his recent health challenges.
“His doctors confirm that he is stable, but he will remain under close medical attention in the mean time. The family would like to express its profound gratitude to all Nigerians who have shown concern over this development and requests their sustained support and prayers as he continues to make a full recovery.”