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Senate President Akpabio Welcomes President Tinubu To Abuja After Vacation In France

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Tuesday September 16, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, September 16, evening returned to Abuja after spending part of his annual holiday in France.

The presidential jet touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 6:45 pm, where he was received by Senate President, Chief Dr Godswill Akpabio, his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and other senior government officials.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio receiving President Bola Tinubu


President Tinubu had departed Nigeria on September 4, 2025, for France to observe part of his annual leave. He was initially expected to split the vacation between France and the United Kingdom, but eventually concluded it in France.

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During his stay in Paris, the President held a private luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.

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Both leaders discussed bilateral relations, reviewing strategic areas of cooperation and pledging to deepen ties for shared prosperity and global stability.

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