President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja on Monday after a working visit to France.
Tinubu who left the country on April 2, 2025, was welcome by, among others, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
While announcing the visit, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said his principal would spend the time to appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones among other things.
While away, some Nigerians had raised concern over the absence of the president in the country.
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The presidency, however responded, saying the president remained fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he was away in Europe.
Onanuga, in a press statement on Thursday, said the president’s absence from the country remained temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.
The president, Onanuga stated, left Paris for London at the weekend and had 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.
He added that the president’s return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa would follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.
“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,” Onanuga said.
