President Bola Tinubu has arrived back in Abuja after a working visit in France and London, which lasted 18 days.
The presidential jet conveying Tinubu landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 9:50pm on Monday, according to the State House media office.
The president was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, among others.
Tinubu departed Nigeria on Wednesday, April 2, spending some time in Paris, the French capital, before he reportedly proceeded to London two weekends ago.
The Presidency said while away, Tinubu maintained contact with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some states.
In Paris, the President held talks with the United States Department of State’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr. Massad Boulos.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the discussions included deepening bilateral collaboration aimed at enhancing regional security and promoting sustainable economic development across Africa.