Video Shows Moment Tinubu Bows to Obasanjo in Ogun State
- President Bola Tinubu bowed respectfully to former president Olusegun Obasanjo during the commissioning of Gateway International Airport in Ogun state
- The president commissioned two newly acquired aircraft under Gateway Air, marking the launch of the state’s aviation programme
- He also inaugurated the Ilishan–Iperu Airport Road and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway, boosting regional connectivity and commerce
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Ogun state - A video circulating online has captured the moment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu bowed respectfully to former president Olusegun Obasanjo during the commissioning of projects at the Gateway International Airport in Ogun state.
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“This is highly commendable,” a social media commentator noted, reflecting widespread approval of the gesture.
Tinubu arrives for one-day working visit
President Tinubu was on a one-day working visit to Ogun state, popularly known as the Gateway state. The trip focused on commissioning and inspecting key projects aimed at infrastructure development, economic expansion, and improved service delivery.
At the heart of the visit was the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, a major initiative intended to position Ogun state as a prominent aviation and logistics hub in Nigeria.
Gateway Air takes flight
Within the airport complex, Tinubu also commissioned two newly acquired aircraft under Gateway Air, marking the official launch of the state’s aviation programme.
The visit highlighted the state government’s commitment to strategic investment in critical infrastructure and enhancing connectivity across the region.
Road and security infrastructure projects
The president also commissioned the Ilishan–Iperu Airport Road, a vital artery linking the new aviation hub to nearby communities. This development is expected to improve accessibility and stimulate local commerce.
Further, Tinubu inspected the Nigeria Customs Service Village and commissioned the Forward Operating Base (FOB) building, strengthening border security and facilitating trade.
The visit included the inspection and commissioning of the Gateway Aviation Village, a complementary facility designed to support the state’s growing aviation sector.
Additionally, Tinubu officially opened the reconstructed Old Ibadan Road (Sapade–Ilishan Road), which was renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway.
This key route is expected to enhance regional connectivity and drive economic activities in Ogun state.
Watch the X video of President Tinubu bowing to former president Obasanjo below:
Nigerians react as Tinubu bows to Obasanjo
Nigerians took to social media to express their opinion about this development.
Source: Twitter
@ReformerOluseun said:
"This is a personal decision. It is sincerely concerning that many here are more interested in the personal interactions of politicians than in issues of governance, the provision of basic amenities, and the security of lives and property.
"If Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not do this, how exactly would it affect the office of the President and the state of insecurity, basic amenities and governance?"
@kenwills01 said:
"What was he supposed to do? Obasanjo na Tinubu mate wey Tinubu no go bow? Na wa o"
Tinubu commended for visiting Jos attack victims
Legit.ng reported that the Middle Belt Peace Forum (MBPF) commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for visiting victims of the recent attacks in Jos, Plateau state.
The president, on Thursday, April 2, postponed his official engagement in Iperu to visit the victims.
In a statement made available to Legit.ng on Friday, April 3, the MBPF described the president's action as a "profound demonstration of empathy and responsive leadership".
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
