
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for visits to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states.
According to a statement, the President will begin his trip in Borno State, where he is scheduled to commission several projects executed by the Babagana Zulum-led state government in collaboration with the Federal Government.
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President Tinubu will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his bride, Hadiza Kam Salem.
From Borno, the President will proceed to Bauchi State to pay a condolence visit to the Bauchi State Government and the family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the renowned Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, who died on November 27.
Following the condolence visit, President Tinubu will travel to Lagos State, where he will spend the end-of-year holidays.
During his stay in Lagos, the President is expected to serve as the guest of honour at the Eyo Festival slated for December 27. The festival, to be held at Tafawa Balewa Square, will honour notable personalities, including President Tinubu’s mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, as well as former Lagos State governors, Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Chief Michael Otedola.
The statement was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.