The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will be spending Easter holidays in foreign land, while his return after the easter festive and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will follow the conclusion of the holiday.
Penpushing reports that the spokesperson of the President, Bayo Onanuga made this clear in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists, which affirmed that he (Tinubu) will return to the country after easter
The spokesperson was reacting to criticisms that have trailed Tinubu’s trip to France since April 2, 2025 and the unfortunate incidents that have occurred in the country during the period, which one of the incidents was the killing of dozens of people by suspected armed herders in Plateau State.
Penpushing further reports that Onanuga emphasized that the President’s return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday, explaining that Tinubu remained fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he was away in Europe.
“His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks. He is) overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country’, he wrote.
‘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’, Onanuga stated.
Penpushing also reports that the spokesperson of the President in the statement added that the president left Paris for London at the weekend and had maintained constant communication with key government officials.
The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi it is recalled on Wednesday in a statement posted on his X handle urged the president to suspend all his engagements in France and rush home to address the disturbing issues facing the country.
Penpushing reports that it is equally recalled that the Nigerian government had declared Friday and Monday public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.
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