ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Sunday, August 30, 2026, for Europe to begin a three-week annual leave, with London, United Kingdom, as his first port of call.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the trip in an official statement issued on Sunday.
Okay News reports that Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.
The presidency confirmed that his initial stop during the European trip will be London.
Bayo Onanuga stated that the Nigerian leader is expected to return to the country immediately after the working vacation to join the campaign for the January 2027 general election.
The presidential spokesman said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.”
Bayo Onanuga added, “President Tinubu is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaign for the January 2027 election.”
The presidential statement did not provide further details regarding Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s itinerary in London or other planned locations during the period.
