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Tinubu to attend inauguration of South African president Tuesday 

The inauguration of Mr Ramaphosa follows his re-election as president for a second term.

• June 17, 2024
President Bola Tinubu and Cyril Ramaphosa
President Bola Tinubu and Cyril Ramaphosa [Credit: Channels Television]

President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The inauguration of Mr Ramaphosa follows his re-election as president for a second term.

Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, media and publicity, said in a statement on Monday that Mr Tinubu would return to Nigeria after the ceremony.

 (NAN) 

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