President Bola Tinubu, along with his aides, is set to return to Nigeria on Wednesday the 8th of May after concluding his visit to Europe. The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to the president, in a post on his social media handle.
Tinubu embarked on his journey on April 22 from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, heading to The Netherlands for an official visit. The visit was at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Following his engagements in The Netherlands, the President proceeded to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in a special World Economic Forum meeting held between April 28 and 29.
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While it was anticipated that President Tinubu would return after the forum in Saudi Arabia, his extended absence stirred speculations about his whereabouts. Reports circulated that he had traveled to London for a private visit before continuing on to France, another European country.
Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, had earlier clarified that President Tinubu’s visit to The Netherlands was part of official duties and had been scheduled in advance. However, the prolonged absence fueled rumors and speculation until the recent announcement of his imminent return.
The return of President Tinubu marks the conclusion of his diplomatic engagements abroad, and his homecoming is awaited by both government officials and the public alike.
Source: The Cable