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Tinubu embarks on a private visit to London after concluding his trip to France.

President Bola Tinubu has traveled from Paris, France to London, United Kingdom following his participation in the summit for ‘A New Global Financing Pact’ hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The president’s official trip to France concluded on Friday, during which he made significant contributions at the summit.

Initially scheduled to return to Abuja on Saturday, President Tinubu’s plans changed as he decided to proceed to London for a brief private visit before returning to Nigeria in time for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival.

The presidential spokesman, in a statement on Saturday, highlighted the president’s notable engagements during his time in France. President Tinubu engaged in high-profile meetings with fellow heads of state, global business leaders, and executives from prominent multilateral and development finance institutions. These meetings provided an opportunity for the president to advocate for widening the fiscal space, economic justice for Africa, addressing the challenges of energy transition, poverty, and climate change on a global platform.

The statement further clarified that President Tinubu’s visit to London is of a private nature and that he will return to Nigeria in time for the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

President Tinubu’s participation in international summits and engagements showcases his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s interests and promoting meaningful dialogue on pressing global issues.

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