Tinubu plans Yuletide holiday in Lagos after state visits to Borno, Bauchi

President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday as he embarked on visits to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy explained that in Borno State, President Tinubu inaugurated some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government.

He also attended the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former Governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his sweetheart, Hadiza Kam Salem.

From Maiduguri, the President will move to Bauchi to condole with the Government of Bauchi State and the family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the late renowned Muslim cleric and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood.

The Sheikh died on November 27.

After the condolence visit, President Bola Tinubu will leave for Lagos, where he will spend the upcoming end-of-year holidays.

He is expected to be the guest of honour at the Eyo Festival scheduled for December 27, among his numerous engagements while in the city.

The festival at Tafawa Balewa Square will honour prominent figures, including President Tinubu’s mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, and former governors Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Chief Michael Otedola.