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President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Sallah Break in Lagos

The president combined Sallah festivities with naval commissioning, political meetings and investor visits during his Lagos stay, officials said.

  • On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja following the Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos, where he undertook multiple political and governmental engagements.
  • While in Lagos, Tinubu commissioned three warships and a regional anti-piracy force during the International Fleet Review, marking the Nigerian Navy's 70th anniversary.
  • During the holiday, Tinubu received Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and the Nigeria Governors' Forum led by Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
  • Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu received Tinubu at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
  • Tinubu secured endorsement from nearly 11 million voters as the All Progressives Congress torchbearer for the 2027 presidential election following primary participation in Lagos.
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Naija News - Nigeria News broke the news on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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