Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has returned to Abuja, concluding his two-week visit to China and the United Kingdom.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, announced the president’s arrival on his X page.
President Tinubu arrived in Nigeria just before midnight on Sunday, September 15, and was received at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by members of the administration and heads of security agencies, including George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, and Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The president had departed Abuja for China on August 29, with a stopover in Dubai before arriving in Beijing on September 1.
President Tinubu’s return marks the end of his international engagements, and he is expected to resume his duties, focusing on national issues and governance.
During his trip, Tinubu met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders signed five memoranda of understanding (MoU).
The MoUs cut across trade, infrastructural investments, media cooperation, and security improvements.
Tinubu said he was committed to replicating Chinese infrastructure in Nigeria.
The president left Beijing for London and met with King Charles III on September 12.
In a statement, Onanuga had said Tinubu and King Charles discussed issues pertaining to climate change.
