BREAKING: President Tinubu To Depart Abuja for France Today, Wednesday, January 24
- President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a ‘private visit’ according to his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale
- Ngelale statement was silent on the reasons for the trip but referred to it as a 'private visit'
- The statement added that the President will return to the country in the first week of February, 2024
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Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro
State House, Abuja - An emerging report has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will jet depart for Paris, France, on a private visit.
The president's special assistant on social media, Dada Olusegun, confirmed this on Wednesday, January 24, via a social media post on his X handle.
Source: Twitter
He wrote:
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"President Bola Tinubu will today depart Abuja for Paris, France, for a private visit. He will return to the country in the first week of February, 2024."
Tinubu at COP28 climate summit
Tinubu's most recent international trip was his attendance at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, last December.
During this visit, the President engaged in bilateral discussions with King Charles of England, the President of the UAE, and leaders from various countries and multilateral partners to solidify collaborative efforts.
Tinubu observed the endorsement of a fast-tracked performance pact between Nigeria and Germany aimed at enhancing Nigeria's power infrastructure.
Additionally, he convened a significant gathering with key players and investors to discuss the Nigeria Carbon Market and the implementation of the Electric Buses Rollout Programme during the COP28 climate summit.
Ndume warns Tinubu over relocating CBN, FAAN offices to Lagos
In another report, Senator Ali Ndume said northerners will not accept the plan to relocate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to Lagos.
Ndume, representing Borno South senatorial district, said Tinubu is being misled by some "Lagos boys."
The federal lawmaker said he is sure President Tinubu will reverse the decision because it is not well thought out.
Tinubu under fire as APC stalwart demands relocation of NNPCL, NIMASA, NPA to Niger Delta
Similarly, President Tinubu might face a fresh crisis following the government's decision to relocate the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
This comes after a decision by the government to move the headquarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to Lagos.
A chieftain of the ruling party, Hon Yekini Nabena, has urged President Tinubu to relocate all the maritime agencies to the Niger Delta.
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