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Watch Moment Tinubu Returned From Trips, Arrives Lagos (Video)

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Watch the moment President Bola Tinubu returned from trips, and arrived in Lagos for Sallah celebrations.

 

Newsonline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after trips to Paris where he attended the Financial Pact Summit and London.

 

This Nigeria News platform understands that Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos around 5:05 pm.

 

Newsonline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu expressed gratitude to Nigerians for a rousing welcome after his official engagement in France and two days of a private visit to London, the United Kingdom.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake, said the President received a tumultuous welcome from a massive crowd of Nigerians on his return to Lagos after a seven-day trip abroad.

He returned to Lagos to join his family and Nigerians to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

He had traveled to Paris, France to attend the summit on ”A New Global Financing Pact” and made a brief private visit to London, United Kingdom.

As President Tinubu’s convoy made its way from Ikeja to his private residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagosians lined the road from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), enthusiastically waving and expressing their joy.

 

This marks the President’s first visit to Lagos since his inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th President on May 29, 2023.

 

Upon his arrival at the presidential wing of MMIA, Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila; Acting Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun; National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Senators and Representatives from Lagos State, as well as party officials, warmly received President Tinubu.

 

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with personnel from the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force also mounted a guard of honour for him, while the standing troupe of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture entertained guests.

President Tinubu is scheduled to join fellow Muslim faithful for the Eid prayers on Wednesday at the Obalende Eid Prayer Ground, located at Dodan Barracks, the former seat of government.

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