President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Lagos, where he is expected to resume official engagements after several weeks abroad.
The Presidency confirmed on Tuesday that Tinubu had left Paris and was expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos later in the day.
The President departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin his working vacation and later travelled to Paris, where he held a number of official and private engagements.
The Presidency said Tinubu chose to return through Lagos to honour the memory of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s democratic struggle.
Tinubu is expected to participate in activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, including the October 1 premiere of a film commemorating Abiola at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos.
While in Lagos, the President is also expected to hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.
“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 Presidency said.
Tinubu’s working vacation in Europe included a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and meetings with business leaders, including Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group.
He also witnessed the signing of agreements between the Ogun State Government and DP World for the development of the Gateway Deep Seaport at Ogun Waterside and the establishment of a Blue Marine Economic Zone.
The proposed project is expected to attract about $7 billion in investment, according to the Presidency. On Monday, Tinubu also met with billionaire businessman and First HoldCo Chairman, Femi Otedola, during a private dinner in Paris.
The President had earlier extended his working vacation by several days after initially indicating that he would return to Nigeria at the weekend.
After completing his engagements in Lagos, Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja, according to the latest itinerary.
