Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has been featured in promotional material by an Indian hospital following his knee replacement surgery there.

The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows Mr Abubakar receiving care at Krishna Shalby Hospital in Ahmedabad, India, including footage of him walking and exercising after the procedure.

The hospital has also used images of the former Head of State and Vice President Kashim Shettima in posts promoting its services to international patients.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the Indian Hospital said Mr Shettima visited the facility and met its management to discuss Mr Abubakar's progress and wellbeing.

The hospital described the visit as a reflect...