Tinubu extends foreign vacation, plans return this weekend

Summary

President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation abroad by a few days and is expected back in Nigeria at the weekend.

Highlights

• Tinubu left Nigeria on 30 August for London to begin the working vacation.
• The presidency said he later moved to Paris after a week in London.
• In Paris, he met President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré, whose media group includes Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group.
• While away, Tinubu delegated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him at some official functions.
• The presidency said Shettima will present Nigeria’s national statement at the UN General Assembly, with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation also representing the president at events.