President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following an extension of his working vacation in Europe.
The President is expected to arrive in Lagos, where he will participate in official engagements before proceeding to Abuja next weekend.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the revised itinerary on Sunday evening.
Onanuga said Tinubu would be in Lagos for the October 1 Independence Day celebrations and would also attend the premiere of a documentary on the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola at the National Theatre.
“Yes, it’s true, he will return on Tuesday. It’s just a slight adjustment to his schedule, so when he’s returning, he’ll be returning to Lagos where he will observe the Independence Day ceremony.
“He will also join other dignitaries to watch the premiere of the documentary on June (MKO), which will show on October 1 at the National Theatre, Lagos, before returning to Abuja,” Onanuga said.
Tinubu is expected to arrive through the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, where he will be received by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other senior government officials.
His return will bring to an end his extended stay in Europe, which began on August 30 when he departed Abuja for London for his annual leave.
The Presidency had initially announced that the President would spend three weeks in Europe as part of his annual vacation, with London as his first destination.
However, the State House later announced an extension of the trip by a few days, describing it as a “working vacation” during which Tinubu remained in contact with officials in Nigeria and continued to direct the affairs of government.
After spending about a week in London, Tinubu proceeded to Paris, France, where he combined his vacation with official engagements and high-level meetings.
Among the engagements was a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as discussions with Vincent Bolloré, chairman of the Bolloré Group, on investment and the expansion of the company’s operations in Nigeria.
According to the State House, the Bolloré Group expressed plans to deepen the localisation of its operations in Nigeria, particularly in film, entertainment, fibre-optic infrastructure and related sectors.
Tinubu, during the meeting, reiterated his administration’s interest in investments that would create jobs, strengthen the digital economy and promote the development of local talent.
The Presidency has described the European trip as a working vacation, with the President combining personal leave with engagements focused on Nigeria’s economy, investment, technology and international partnerships.
While abroad, Tinubu also continued to receive briefings on developments in Nigeria and issued directives on matters requiring presidential attention.
Among them was his directive for the establishment of an independent panel to investigate the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.
