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‎Tinubu visits Lagos, to inaugurate projects in Imo Tuesday

Mr Tinubu is expected to engage with key private sector leaders and senior government officials while in Lagos.

• September 27, 2025
President Bola Tinubu and Remi Tinubu disembarking from plane
President Bola Tinubu disembarking from plane [Credit; Premium Times Nigeria]

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday for a working visit, as Nigeria prepares for a low-key 65th Independence Anniversary.

‎This is contained in a statement by presidential apokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja.

‎Mr Tinubu travelled to Lagos after attending the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Oyo State.
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‎While in Lagos, the President is expected to engage with key private sector leaders and senior government officials.
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‎He will travel to Imo State on Tuesday to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma.
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‎As part of the Independence anniversary, the President will also inaugurate the remodelled National Theatre, Lagos, renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts.

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