President Bola Tinubu has ended his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Nigeria, with the President expected to arrive in Lagos later today.
Tinubu’s return was disclosed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to Onanuga, the President will first arrive in Lagos before proceeding to Abuja after several political engagements.
Why Tinubu Is Heading To Lagos
Onanuga said Tinubu chose to return through Lagos to honour the late Chief MKO Abiola, widely regarded as the martyr of Nigeria’s democratic struggle.
The President is expected to attend the premiere of a movie celebrating Abiola, the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
The event will take place at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, on Independence Day.
Tinubu To Hold Strategic Meetings Ahead Of 2027
While in Lagos, President Tinubu is also expected to hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates.
The meetings will focus on political matters ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the statement.
Tinubu is expected to remain in Lagos for several days before returning to Abuja.
Tinubu’s Working Vacation In London And Paris
President Tinubu departed Abuja on August 30 for his working vacation.
He initially spent one week in London before travelling to Paris, where he combined private engagements with meetings involving business leaders.
During his stay in France, Tinubu attended a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.
He also met with business leaders, including Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group.
The President also held a meeting on Monday with Femi Otedola, Chairman of First Holdings.
Tinubu Witnesses $7bn Ogun Port Investment Deal
Last week, President Tinubu witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ogun State Government and DP World for the development of a Gateway deep seaport in Ogun Waterside.
The project also includes plans to establish a Blue Marine Economic Zone in the area.
According to the statement, DP World plans to invest $7 billion in the seaport and economic zone.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja after completing his political engagements in Lagos.
