President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a two-week working leave in the United Kingdom. He arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 7:20 PM, where he was welcomed by senior members of his administration.
Tinubu’s departure for the working vacation occurred on Wednesday, October 2, as part of his annual leave, according to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Notably, on October 11, the President left the UK for Paris, France, for an undisclosed engagement, as reported by his Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari.
Upon his arrival, Tinubu was greeted by several dignitaries, including Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and ministers Wale Edun (Finance) and Abubakar Atiku Bagudu (Budget and Economic Planning). He was also received by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The President is expected to resume his official duties at the presidency on Monday.