Ezekiel Awojide, Abuja
The Presidency has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has left Paris for London where it said he is now running the country.
It said the President will return to Nigeria after the Easter holidays, and that his absence is temporary.
It further said that the President remains actively involved in governance despite his short stay in Europe at the moment.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency explained that Tinubu has left Paris for London and continues to oversee national affairs while abroad.
The statement read in part, “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.
“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. “
.See the full Statement below:
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RETURN TO NIGERIA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe.
His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.
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.
His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.
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.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy
