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- President Bola Tinubu has been scheduled to return to the country earlier than expected from his two-week vacation in France and the United Kingdom
- Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson to the president, announced the development in a statement on Monday, September 15
- According to the presidency, Tinubu will be resuming duty officially on Tuesday, September 16, earlier than expected
The presidency has announced that President Bola Tinubu will be resuming earlier from his two-week vacation, adding that the president will be returning to the country on Monday, September 15.
Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, announced the development in a statement shared on his social media page earlier on Monday.
Photo Credit: @officialABAT
Source: Twitter
According to the statement, Tinubu would be resuming office officially on Tuesday, September 16, earlier than his expected resumption, which was supposed to be Thursday, September 18.
Onanuga explained that Tinubu left the country for France on September 4, planning to spend part of his holiday in the European country and the United Kingdom.
During his visit to France, Tinubu had a private luncheon with President Emmanuel Macron, where the two leaders reviewed the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and France.
See the full statement here:
How many times has Tinubu visited Macron
In June 2023, Tinubu visited Macron when he went to attend the Global Financial Pact Summit, hosted by the French president. The duo also met in January 2024 when the Nigerian leader was en route to an African Union summit.
They also met in August 2024 on a private visit, and in November of the same year, Tinubu was hosted in France on a two-day state visit, where Nigeria and France had bilateral talks.
Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Thursday, September 4, for a 10-day annual leave, was said to be leaving the country for France and the United Kingdom.
Nigerians react as Tinubu visits Macron
Tinubu’s visit to France on Wednesday, September 10, has started generating reactions in Nigeria.
Below are some of their reactions:
Henry Ukazu wrote on Tinubu’s relationship with Macron:
“Tinubu was the Governor of Lagos when Macron was an intern in Nigeria. Fast forward years later, Macron is treating Tinubu like one who needs help despite the two being presidents. This life is not balanced.”
Akinlabi Abdulafeez Adekola commented:
“I’m very sure the political crisis within France will be resolved as Jagaban of Africa is there now, Macron was so happy to receive pbat, the game changer not only in Africa but the world. Just wait and see how things will be resolved.”
Ugwu Joseph wrote:
“Any day that Emmanuel Macron visits Nigeria, heaven would likely fall, as it would continue to make headlines for years. What a joke in appraising the meeting of two presidents as if it were a wonderful and rare thing?”
Zest Punch reacted:
“Tinubu’s state visit to Macron in Nov 2024 sealed deals for jobs & growth! Loyalists, is this Nigeria’s ticket to global power, or are critics right about cosying up to France?”
Chizoba Uchendu tweeted:
“Has Emmanuel Macron visited Nigeria? We need him to visit Nigeria, even if it’s just for 30 minutes, we will appreciate it.”
See other reactions here:
EFCC vs Tambuwal: Atiku criticises Tinubu
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu‘s administration has been accused of using the EFCC to intimidate opposition leaders in the country.
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar raised the allegation while hosting Aminu Tambuwal and Abubakar Malami.
Atiku’s allegation came days after the EFCC invited Tambuwal over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals during his time as Sokoto governor.
Source: Legit.ng
