President Tinubu cuts short European vacation, returns to Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, ending his working vacation in Europe earlier than expected.

The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on September 4 for France to begin part of his annual holiday, was originally scheduled to split the vacation period between France and the United Kingdom.

However, he has concluded his engagements earlier than planned and is set to resume official duties immediately on arrival.

While in Paris last week, President Tinubu held a private luncheon with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace.

Both leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen their partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.

President Tinubu’s early resumption is expected to refocus national attention on critical economic and governance issues awaiting his leadership in Abuja.