President Tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu has ended his 10-working day vacation ahead of schedule and is returning to Abuja today, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. He initially departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday, with plans to divide his time between France and the United Kingdom. The vacation was billed to end on Friday, September 19, 2025, but Tinubu has cut his trip short, three days earlier than expected.
During his stay in Paris, Tinubu held a private exchange luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. Both leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen their partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability. This meeting highlights the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries and potentially paves the way for future collaborations.
Tinubu’s return to Abuja marks his resumption of official duties as the President of Nigeria. His special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this development in a statement on September 15, 2025. The early return underscores the balancing act between personal commitments abroad and pressing governance issues at home.
As President, Tinubu has maintained a consistent record of foreign engagements, traveling to several countries for state visits, summits, and working holidays. His trips have attracted both commendation for boosting diplomatic ties and criticism over the frequency and cost implications. With his return to Abuja, national attention is expected to refocus on critical economic and governance issues awaiting his leadership.
