By Kolawole Ojebisi
Barring last minute’s change of plans President Bola Tinubu will return to Nigeria today after spending nearly two weeks abroad.
This is confirmed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga
In a brief post shared on X on Monday, Onanuga wrote, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return home today.”
Tinubu’s decision to return to Nigeria comes almost five days after his absence at home, in the face escalating insecurity in parts of the country, sparked deluge of criticisms from the opposition and other Nigerians.
Reacting to the criticisms, the Presidency had assured Nigerians that the President remained fully engaged with national governance despite his stay overseas.
In a statement released last Thursday, Onanuga said, “The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.”
He emphasised that Tinubu’s absence was temporary and “in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks,” with his return scheduled for April 21, after the Easter holidays.
“The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership.
“We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption,” the statement added.
Tinubu had departed for Paris on April 2, 2025, for what the Presidency described as a two-week working visit.
According to Onanuga, the purpose was to “appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones.”
