Tinubu Goes on Vacation, Destination, Details Emerge

• The 16th president of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, October 2, proceeded on a two-week vacation
• A statement by Tinubu's media aide, Bayo Onanuga, said the “working vacation” is part of the president's yearly leave
• The statement stated that President Tinubu will travel to the UK and return to Nigeria after the leave expires

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, October 2, departed Abuja for the United Kingdom (UK) to begin a two-week vacation.

According to Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to Tinubu, the trip is part of the president's annual leave.

The presidency said the Nigerian leader will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration's economic reforms.

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Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after the leave expires.

Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff (CoS) to the president; George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF); and Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT); were part of the public officials who saw President Tinubu off at the airport.

Others are Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence; Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence; and Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA).

See pictures of the president departing Nigeria below:

Legit.ng reports that apart from the UK, France is another favourite destination of the president.

The president's trip comes a day after several Nigerians staged protests in some parts of the country over economic hardship and rising cost of living.

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Analyst faults Tinubu’s vacation abroad

Meanwhile, a public affairs analyst, Segun Akinleye, said President Tinubu should have reconsidered his latest foreign trip.

Akinleye explained that considering the disturbing economic hardship, Tinubu should have shown more compassion and genuine care.

He told Legit.ng:

"There is widespread hardship and hunger in the land. Nigeria is experiencing one of its worst economic crises in redent years, people are struggling to keep up with their daily basic needs. A truly sensitive leader would have postponed that trip.

"He is the father of the nation, but to me, it's like the president doesn't care. This is the time to work, not vacation period. Maybe because most of them are in priviledged positions, they are not in tune with what the common man is experiencing. The truth is that things are very hard, and the president must double his efforts."

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive 23rd chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).

The swearing-in ceremony which was held in the council chambers of the state house in Abuja, followed the confirmation of Justice Kekere-Ekun by the senate.

Source: Legit.ng