. Left Paris for London
.To return home after Easter holidays
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe.
His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.
The above was stated in a news release by the President’s special adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga
The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has 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.
His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will 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.
It would be recalled that Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election and former governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi, and Abubakar Atiky on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to end his ongoing retreat in France and return to Nigeria immediately to tackle the worsening security crisis nationwide.
In a statement posted on his official X handle, Obi expressed deep concern over the increasing rate of violence and insecurity across the country, lamenting what he described as a “glaring absence of governance.”
“Within just two weeks of Mr President’s absence, over 150 Nigerians have lost their lives due to various security breaches, especially in Plateau and Zamfara States,” Obi wrote.
He also cited the resurgence of insurgency in the North-East, particularly in Borno State, where both civilians and security personnel have been reported killed.
According to him, the situation is not different in the South-East, where killings and abductions continue unabated.
He condemned the repeated pipeline explosions in the Niger Delta, describing them as further evidence of a nation in deep crisis. “Amid these disturbing developments, the CEO of the troubled company called Nigeria is holding a retreat in faraway France, removed from the epicentre of national distress,” he stated.
He questioned the wisdom of conducting a strategic retreat in a foreign land that enjoys relative peace and stability secured by its leadership, while back home, “blood continues to flow.”
Stressing that his comments were driven not by personal ambition but by a desire to see a better-governed nation, Obi urged the President to “suspend whatever he is doing in France and return home to take responsibility by addressing these disturbing issues.”
“The fight for a better Nigeria is not about individuals,” he noted.
“It is about ensuring that every citizen can see, feel, and benefit from the policies and decisions of those in power.”
