Table of Contents
- President's Return to Abuja
- Visit to Lagos
- Meetings with Key Investors
- Commitment to Maritime Industry
- Independence Anniversary Engagements
- Tribute at Funeral
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a 10-day working trip to Lagos.
Tinubu arrived in Lagos on September 26, following his attendance at the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, in Ibadan.
The President's return was announced on Monday through a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga stated that during his time in Lagos, Tinubu engaged with prominent investors, including Bayo Ogunlesi, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners, and Keem Belo-Osagie, the former Chairman of United Bank for Africa and Etisalat, who is now the Chairman of Metis Capital Partners.
He also met with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, along with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and other leaders in the industry.
Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's dedication to advancing Nigeria's maritime sector as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Highlighting other activities during his visit, Onanuga noted: "In preparation for Nigeria's 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu traveled to Imo State to inaugurate projects carried out by Governor Hope Uzodimma and launched a book written by the governor that chronicles a decade of APC governance in Nigeria."
"On October 1, the President delivered his Independence Day address from the State House, Dodan Barracks, and subsequently inaugurated the renovated National Theatre, which has been renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts."
"On October 4, Tinubu attended the funeral of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of APC Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, in Jos, Plateau State, where he paid his respects to the deceased and reassured Christian communities in Northern Nigeria of his administration's commitment to justice and equity."
What was the purpose of President Tinubu's visit to Lagos? The purpose of President Tinubu's visit to Lagos was to meet with key investors and discuss the development of Nigeria's maritime industry, among other engagements.
The purpose of President Tinubu's visit to Lagos was to meet with key investors and discuss the development of Nigeria's maritime industry, among other engagements.
What significant events did President Tinubu attend during his visit? During his visit, President Tinubu attended the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, commissioned projects in Imo State, delivered the Independence Day broadcast, and attended a funeral in Plateau State.
During his visit, President Tinubu attended the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, commissioned projects in Imo State, delivered the Independence Day broadcast, and attended a funeral in Plateau State.
