President Bola Tinubu has concluded his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Lagos, where he is expected to meet with political leaders and associates ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s aircraft is expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos later in the day.
Tinubu left Abuja on August 30 for the working vacation, spending a week in London before proceeding to Paris.
The Presidency said the President opted to travel to Lagos first to pay tribute to the late Chief MKO Abiola, who won the June 1993 presidential election and played a prominent role in Nigeria’s democratic struggle.
On Independence Day, October 1, the President is expected to attend the premiere of a movie honouring Abiola at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
The statement said the President would also engage political leaders and associates during his stay in Lagos.
“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 statement read.
Tinubu’s working vacation also included a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
He also met with business leaders, including Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group.
On Monday, the President met with the Chairman of First Holdings, Femi Otedola.
Last week, Tinubu witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ogun State Government and DP World for the construction of a Gateway deep seaport in Ogun Waterside and the creation of a Blue Marine Economic Zone in the area.
DP World, described by the Presidency as one of the world’s leading ports and logistics operators, plans to invest $7bn in the seaport and economic zone.
The President is expected to return to Abuja after concluding his political engagements in Lagos.
