Tinubu returns to Abuja after vacation in France

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening returned to Abuja after spending part of his annual vacation in France.

Tinubu was welcomed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule, Chief of staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, among other government officials.

The president departed Abuja for France on September 4 to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United Kingdom.

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He, however, concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and returned to Abuja on Tuesday.

Last week in Paris, Tinubu held a private luncheon with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace.

The presidents reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen the partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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