Tinubu extends vacation in Europe, sets weekend return to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House
President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency announced on Monday. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin the vacation before travelling to Paris, France, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. In a statement on Monday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu had remained in touch with developments at home and continued to direct the affairs of the country while away. The statement said Tinubu, among other directives, ordered an independent panel to investigate the death of 37 illegal miners in Minna following their detention by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. “President Tinubu will return to Nigeria at the weekend, following the extension of his working vacation by a few days,” the statement said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google While Tinubu has been away, Vice President Kashim Shettima has represented him at some official functions. Shettima, however, left Abuja on September 20 for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, whose general debate begins on Tuesday, September 22. According to the Presidency, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who has also been representing the President at official events, will continue to do so. Tinubu’s reforms can put Nigeria on path to economic growth – Afenifere organising secretary CNG: Will transport fares really drop on October 1? FG didn’t fund Ibadan airport with N50bn — Makinde The statement added that Shettima would represent Tinubu at the UN General Assembly and present Nigeria’s national statement. On the political front, Onanuga said the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abubakar Yari, had been leading consultations with prominent traditional rulers across the country. The Presidency also described as “irresponsible” what it called the “baseless insinuation” by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a United States-based lobbying firm headed by an ex-convict over Tinubu’s absence from the UN General Assembly. Tinubu’s meetings in Paris included discussions with Macron and Bolloré, whose business interests include media and entertainment companies. The President is expected back in Nigeria at the weekend after the extended working vacation. Samuel Omotere Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends. He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow The Punch Newspaper on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive content. Don't miss a headline – join now!
Stay in the know—fast. Get instant alerts, breaking headlines, and exclusive stories with the Punch News App. Download now and never miss a beat.
