By Seyi Babalola
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for the warm welcome he received in Lagos on Tuesday.
Tinubu was greeted with jubilation by a big gathering of Nigerians upon his return to Lagos after a seven-day trip overseas.
He had traveled to Paris, France, to attend the summit on ”A New Global Financing Pact” and had also made a brief private visit to London, United Kingdom.
As President Tinubu’s convoy made its way from Ikeja to his private residence in Ikoyi, residents of Lagos State lined the road from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), enthusiastically waving and expressing their joy.
A statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, said: “This marks the President’s first visit to Lagos since his inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th President on May 29, 2023.
“Upon his arrival at the presidential wing of MMIA, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Senators and Representatives from Lagos State, as well as party officials, warmly received President Tinubu.
“The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with personnel from the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force, also mounted a guard of honour for him, while the standing troupe of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture entertained guests.
“President Tinubu is scheduled to join fellow Muslim faithful for the Eid prayers on Wednesday at the Obalende Eid Prayer Ground, located at Dodan Barracks, the former seat of the Nigerian government.”
