The Presidency has said Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Friday.

According to the statement on Twitter, Welby stated that he was delighted to see the President recovering rapidly.

The statement added that Buhari thanked the Archbishop for his continued support.

Archbishop of Canterbury, @JustinWelby today paid a personal visit to President @MBuhari, at Abuja House, London.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 4, 2017

Archbishop @JustinWelby said he was delighted to see the rapid recovery President @MBuhari has made from his health challenges.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 4, 2017

The Archbishop pledged to continue praying for both the President and Nigeria.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 4, 2017

In his response President @MBuhari thanked @JustinWelby, noting that the Archbishop has always stood by him at critical times.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 4, 2017

President @MBuhari wished Archbishop @JustinWelby God's continued grace in his spiritual duty of leading the Anglican Communion worldwide.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 4, 2017