President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is returning to Abuja on Monday evening after a six-day stay in Lagos, the Presidency has confirmed, ending his latest round of engagements in Nigeria’s commercial capital following an extended working vacation in Europe.
Key Highlights
- Tinubu returns to Abuja on Monday evening after six days in Lagos.
- The President arrived in Lagos on September 29 after his working vacation in London and Paris.
- Tinubu left Abuja on August 30 for the extended working vacation.
- The President used his Lagos visit to participate in activities commemorating the legacy of MKO Abiola.
- Tinubu addressed Nigerians on October 1 during Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations.
- He also attended the premiere of a documentary on MKO Abiola and Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle.
- The Presidency had said Tinubu would hold strategic meetings with political associates ahead of the 2027 elections.
- His Lagos stay followed engagements in France, including meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and business leaders.
Presidency Confirms Tinubu Returns to Abuja
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on Monday that Tinubu would depart Lagos for Abuja after his six-day visit to the former seat of government.
The announcement came as videos of the President’s departure began circulating on social media, including X.
As of the time of the announcement, the Presidency had confirmed his departure plans but had not yet announced his arrival in Abuja.
Tinubu Arrived in Lagos After Extended European Vacation
Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Tuesday, September 29, following his working vacation in Europe.
The President had departed Abuja on August 30 and initially travelled to London before proceeding to Paris, France. The Presidency later announced that he had extended his stay by several days.
Upon arriving at the presidential wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Tinubu dismissed concerns about his health.
The President told journalists that he was “healthy, sound, and ready to go,” while describing health rumours as part of political discourse.
He was received in Lagos by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other senior political figures.
Tinubu’s Lagos Visit Focused on MKO Abiola’s Legacy
The Presidency said Tinubu chose Lagos as his first stop after returning from Europe partly to honour the memory of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.
The President participated in activities marking Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1 and attended the premiere of a documentary on Abiola, the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election and the pro-democracy struggle that followed.
The documentary premiere was part of activities designed to highlight Abiola’s place in Nigeria’s democratic history.
Tinubu Meets Political Associates Ahead of 2027
Before his arrival in Lagos, the Presidency said Tinubu would use the visit to hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates ahead of the 2027 elections.
The meetings were expected to form part of ongoing political consultations as parties and political actors begin preparations for the next general elections.
Tinubu’s return to Abuja therefore comes as political activity surrounding the 2027 elections continues to intensify.
President Visits Oba of Lagos
On Sunday, Tinubu paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu, at the Iga Idunganran Palace on Lagos Island.
The visit formed part of the President’s engagements during his stay in Lagos.
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Tinubu’s European Vacation Included Macron, Business Meetings
Before returning to Nigeria, Tinubu spent time in London and Paris during his extended working vacation.
In Paris, he held a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and met business leaders, including Vincent Bolloré.
The President also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ogun State Government and DP World concerning a proposed Gateway deep seaport and Blue Marine Economic Zone.
The Presidency said DP World planned a multibillion-dollar investment in the project.
Tinubu Expected to Resume Abuja Engagements
Tinubu’s return to Abuja marks the end of a period that began with his August 30 departure from the capital, followed by engagements in London and Paris and a six-day stay in Lagos.
With the President back in the Federal Capital Territory, attention is expected to shift to his upcoming official engagements and the administration’s ongoing political and economic agenda.
The Presidency had not, at the time of its Monday announcement, provided further details of Tinubu’s schedule for the evening beyond his return flight to Abuja.
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