Tinubu arrives Nigeria after three-nation visit

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a three-nation visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the president’s aircraft touched down at the Lagos Airport at about 7:12 p.m. at the Presidential Wing.

According to the statement, Tinubu was received by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor, Femi Hamzat; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; and other government officials.

“President Tinubu, while in France, met with global investors, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of the bold economic reforms his administration has instituted.

“He also participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France and President William Ruto.

“At the event, President Tinubu called for a reform of the global financial architecture and stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and prosperity.

“He also highlighted Nigeria’s potential in the blue economy as one of the cornerstones of Africa’s development, with a commitment to share Nigeria’s maritime intelligence infrastructure with willing Gulf of Guinea states,” the statement read.