Tinubu extends vacation in Europe, sets weekend return to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe and is now expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-extends-vacation-in-europe-sets-weekend-return-to-nigeria/
President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe, with plans to return to Nigeria at the weekend, according to the Presidency. Tinubu initially traveled to London on August 30, before heading to Paris, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. In a statement, Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President had remained in contact with events in Nigeria and continued to direct affairs during his absence.
The statement added that Tinubu had ordered an independent panel to investigate the death of 37 illegal miners who were detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima has been representing Tinubu at official events, including the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where it begins on Tuesday, September 22.
George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, will continue to represent Tinubu at other official functions.
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