Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
President Bola Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria today (Monday, April 21) after spending close to two weeks abroad.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga who announced the President’s return in a post on his X handle, wrote, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return home today.”
Earlier, the Presidency had assured Nigerians that the President remained fully engaged with national governance despite his stay overseas.
The statement further read: “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.”
Onauga explained that Tinubu’s absence was temporary and “in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks,” with his return scheduled for April 21, after the Easter holidays.
“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,” the statement added.
Tinubu had departed for Paris on April 2, 2025, for what the Presidency described as a two-week working visit.
According to Onanuga, the purpose was to “appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones.”
Tinubu’s prolonged stay abroad had sparked criticism from opposition leaders amid growing insecurity in parts of the country, particularly in Plateau and Benue states.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, had lambasted Tinubu for staying abroad while Nigeria was under the fire of insecurity.
