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Tinubu arrives Lagos for Christmas

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 03:55p.m. local time.

He was welcomed by a waiting crowd of supporters.

Tinubu was received at the airport by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, and Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, among others.

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by his Lagos State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), State Executive Council, and top government officials were also at the airport to receive Mr. President.

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The President was accompanied by his Principal Private Secretary, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, and other close aides.

The President came into the waiting hands of the Lagos State Cultural Troupe, who treated him to the traditional music and cultural dance of Lagos.

Tinubu moved around the airport and waved at the crowd who came out to welcome him to Lagos for the Christmas celebrations.

The President later boarded a helicopter from the airport to Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi from where he will move to his private residence in Lagos.

The Star

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