Accra, May 17 GNA - The President, Prof John Atta-Mills left Accra this morning for Nigeria for a day's official visit.

While in Nigeria, President Mills is expected to mourn with the family of the late Nigerian President, Yar-Adua, and also pay a courtesy call on the newly sworn-in President, Mr Goodluck Jonathan.

President Mills is expected back later in the day. At the Airport to see off President Mills was the Vice President, John Dramani Mahama, Ministers of State and senior military and Police officers.