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Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Lagos Engagements, Oyo Attack Victims Yet to Receive Presidential Visit

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President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending the Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos, where he participated in a series of political, governmental and national engagements, amid growing calls for him to visit families affected by the recent terrorist attack in Oyo State.

The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday at about 5:17 p.m. and was received by senior government officials, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu.

Calls Over Oyo Attack

Tinubu’s return comes as some Nigerians continue to urge him to personally visit the families of victims of the terrorist attack in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Rather than visiting the affected community, the President had earlier dispatched a high-powered Federal Government delegation led by Ribadu.

Other members of the delegation included Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, Minister of Defence Christopher Musa, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe, and Special Adviser on Public Communications Sunday Dare.

Political Meetings During Holiday

During his stay in Lagos, Tinubu received Vice President Kashim Shettima and several groups who paid him the traditional Sallah homage.

Among those who visited were Senate President Godswill Akpabio and members of the Senate leadership.

The President also hosted members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum led by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as APC stakeholders from Oyo State, including the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.

APC candidates for the House of Representatives and State House of Assembly from Lagos State also met with the President during the holiday period.

Navy Anniversary, Benin Meeting

On Monday, Tinubu attended the International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic City Waterfront as part of activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy.

The President commissioned three naval vessels, NNS Oloibiri, NNS Mambila and NNS Gurara, during the event.

He also held talks with the President of Benin Republic, Romuald Wadagni, in a meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, regional cooperation and economic partnership between both countries.

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