President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After European Vacation
President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on September 29, 2026, after a four-week working vacation in Europe. Initially scheduled to return over the weekend, his arrival has been rescheduled.
He will land in Lagos, where he will be received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Murtala Muhammed Airport. Following his return, President Tinubu will celebrate Nigeria's 66th independence anniversary on October 1, 2026, in Lagos.
This marks his second independence celebration in Lagos, the first being in 2025. The president has been on leave since August 30, 2026, and extended his vacation by a few days.
During his time abroad, he spent a week in London before moving to Paris, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bollore. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented him at official functions while he was away.
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