Tinubu Lands in Lagos After Ending Working Vacation in Paris

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos after ending his working vacation in France.

The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Tuesday, where Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries were on hand to receive him.

Tinubu’s arrival was confirmed by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, who posted on X, “Landing. Welcome home Mr President!”

The President departed Abuja on August 30 for the working vacation, spending about a week in London before travelling to Paris, France.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu departed Paris for Lagos, where he is expected to hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates.

“While in Lagos, President Tinubu will also hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates over several days in preparation for the 2027 elections,” the statement said.

The Presidency said Tinubu chose to travel to Lagos first to honour the memory of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, winner of the June 1993 presidential election and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s democratic struggle.

On October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day, Tinubu is expected to attend the premiere of a movie honouring Abiola at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos.

During his stay in Paris, the President also attended a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Tinubu is expected to remain in Lagos for several days before returning to Abuja after completing his scheduled engagements.