President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja early Sunday morning, July 13, after a 15-day diplomatic mission to Saint Lucia and Brazil.
His aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 1:30am.
Awaiting his arrival were several top officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle.
Others include Senator Aliyu Wamakko, Minister of State for Works Muhammad Goronyo, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters Kabiru Masari, and senior security officers.
President Tinubu left Nigeria on June 28 for what the Presidency described as a strategic diplomatic outreach focused on strengthening Nigeria’s ties with historically under-engaged regions.
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His first stop was Saint Lucia, where he held discussions with leaders from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
The visit, which marked a historic first, aimed to foster deeper South-South cooperation and unlock new Caribbean partnerships for Nigeria.
Tinubu then travelled to Brazil, where he participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Ahead of the summit, he met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a bilateral meeting.
He also highlighted Nigeria’s priorities in renewable energy, climate adaptation, urban resilience, and health coverage, while reaffirming the country’s commitment to global action on debt relief, climate financing, and South-South cooperation.
With his return to Abuja, attention is expected to shift back to key domestic priorities, including follow-up steps on the agreements and investment opportunities discussed during the President’s engagements abroad.