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Tinubu arrives Nigeria after private visit to France

In the video of Mr Tinubu’s arrival, some of his appointees were at the Abuja airport to receive him.

• February 6, 2024
President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night returned to Nigeria from his private visit to France.

Mr Tinubu was expected to return to the country in the “first week of February”, as stated in the statement announcing his departure on January 24.

In the video of Mr Tinubu’s arrival, some of his appointees were at the Abuja airport to receive him as he exchanged pleasantries with them.

Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to Government of the Federation George Akume; Minister of Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike; National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani were among those who received Mr Tinubu at the airport.

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