We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Despite rising security concerns back home, President Bola Tinubu will not be returning to Nigeria earlier than scheduled from his ongoing trip to Europe, the Presidency has said.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Thursday, April 17, 2025, assuring Nigerians that Tinubu remains fully in charge of governance and continues to discharge his duties remotely.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe,” the statement read. “His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.”
The Presidency noted that Tinubu left Paris for London over the weekend and is in constant contact with top government officials, issuing directives on critical national matters, including recent developments in the country’s security situation.
While acknowledging the public’s concern over the President’s continued stay abroad, Onanuga maintained that Tinubu’s absence has not disrupted the functioning of government.
“We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption,” he said.