Tinubu Ends Working Vacation, Heads to Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Paris, France, for Nigeria after completing his extended working vacation, with his aircraft expected to land in Lagos later on Tuesday.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the development in a statement, saying Tinubu would arrive through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
According to Onanuga, the President chose to return through Lagos to honour the memory of the late Chief MKO Abiola, who won the June 1993 presidential election.
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Tinubu is expected to attend the premiere of a film honouring Abiola at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, Iganmu, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1.
During his stay in Lagos, the President will also hold meetings with political leaders and associates as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify.
Tinubu left Abuja on August 30 for a working vacation, spending about a week in London before travelling to Paris.
While in France, he attended a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and held meetings with business leaders, including Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group and Femi Otedola, Chairman of First Holdings.
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Onanuga also said DP World plans to invest $7 billion in the seaport and economic zone.
Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja after completing his political engagements in Lagos.
