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Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid festivities in Lagos

Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid in Lagos

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu left Lagos for Abuja yesterday evening, concluding Eid-el-Fitr celebrations and a series of key meetings after his state visit to the United Kingdom.

His flight departed the presidential wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport precisely at 6:44pm, attended by top dignitaries, according to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

He came back to Nigeria from the UK early Friday and led Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks. In Lagos, he hosted 23 governors, including Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, an EU delegation and the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC).

Vice President Kashim Shettima briefed him on a trip to Borno State following a recent suicide bombing.

President Tinubu was seen off by Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun, ex-Governor Olusegun Osoba, Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, senior officials and All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders.