Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following the Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos, where he undertook a series of political, governmental and national engagements.

The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday and was received by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other senior government officials.

During the holiday, Tinubu hosted several dignitaries and political leaders for the traditional Sallah homage, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and members of the Senate leadership.

He also received members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from Oyo and Lagos states.

As part of his engagements, the President attended the International Fleet Review at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Lagos on Monday to mark the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy.

During the event, he commissioned three naval vessels — NNS Oloibiri, NNS Mambila and NNS Gurara — and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening maritime security and supporting the Navy’s operational capabilities.

Tinubu also held talks with the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, in a meeting aimed at deepening bilateral relations, regional cooperation and economic partnership between the neighbouring countries.

Before the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the President participated in the APC primaries held in Lagos, where candidates for various elective positions, including the presidency, were elected ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the Presidency, Tinubu was overwhelmingly endorsed by party members nationwide as the APC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.