JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Lagos after France working vacation
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos after ending his working vacation in France. The President arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Tuesday, where Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries were on hand to receive him. The President’s arrival was confirmed by the Special Assistant to Read More:…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Lagos after concluding a working vacation in France. Upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday, he was greeted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other prominent figures. The President’s arrival was announced by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, who tweeted, “Landing.
Welcome home Mr President!” This marks the end of a week-long stay in London, followed by a trip to Paris. According to a statement from Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President departed Paris for Lagos on Tuesday. His visit to Lagos is set to include strategic meetings with political leaders and associates in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
Tinubu chose to first travel to Lagos to pay tribute to the late Chief MKO Abiola, a key figure in Nigeria’s democratic movement. On October 1, Independence Day, the President is scheduled to attend a premiere at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, honoring Abiola’s legacy. During his time in France, Tinubu also enjoyed a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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