After a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos early on Friday morning.
The President and his spouse, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, arrived at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport at approximately 1:15 a.m., according to his Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Top government officials and party members, such as Lagos State Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat and President Femi Gbajabiamila’s chief of staff, welcomed them upon their arrival together with other prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Later, the President will pray at Dodan Barracks alongside Muslims to commemorate Eid al-Fitr.
In his Sallah message, President Tinubu urged Nigerian Muslims to uphold the values of Ramadan, emphasising piety, empathy and unity.
“We have a lot to draw from the noble lessons of Ramadan, especially at a time like this. We must continue to abide by the virtues of piety, selflessness, perseverance, kindness and compassion beyond this period,” he said.
State Visit, £746m Deal
Prior to his return, the president held bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where both countries agreed on a £746 million deal to refurbish two major ports in Lagos.
President Tinubu described the visit, the first by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years, as “very thrilling and significant” in strengthening bilateral relations between both nations.
“We cannot forget the institutional development we have enjoyed over the years,” he said ahead of the talks, noting that discussions covered trade, the economy, climate change, terrorism and global challenges.
At Windsor Castle, King Charles III hosted the President and First Lady, as the President highlighted strong ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
“Our two nations share a vision of progress and resilience. Today, we continue that journey, committed to building a future rooted in partnership, mutual respect and common values,” he said.
Along with interactions with business executives and the Nigerian diaspora, the tour included the signing of several deals to better the country.
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