The Presidency on Thursday addressed public concern over President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in Europe beyond his two-week retreat earlier announced.
Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, assured Nigerians that the president remains actively engaged in governance of the country despite being abroad.
Onanuga, in a press release, claimed that Tinubu’s absence was still within the initially communicated timeframe of his leave.
THE WHISTLER reported that President Tinubu departed Abuja for Paris, France, on April 2 and was scheduled to be away for fourteen days.
On Thursday, Onanuga announced that his principal left Paris for London over the weekend and has been in constant communication with key government officials.
The explanation followed questions from Nigerians on social media demanding to know the president’s whereabouts.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe.
“His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.
“The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership.
“We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption,” said Onanuga.
The presidency had said the trip to Paris would afford Tinubu time to reflect and review his administration’s midterm progress and engage in strategic planning ahead of his second anniversary in office.
“During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones.
“This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year,” Onanuga had said.
