Tinubu returns to Abuja after China, UK trips

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President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a two-week trip to China and the United Kingdom (UK).

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to the president, disclosed the arrival in a post on his X page.

The president was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by some members of the administration and heads of security agencies.

They include George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation; Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president; Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser; and Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory.

Tinubu left Abuja for China on August 29 but stopped in Dubai before arriving in Beijing on September 1.

During his trip, Tinubu met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders signed five memoranda of understanding (MoU).

The MoUs cut across trade, infrastructural investments, media cooperation, and security improvements.

Tinubu said he was committed to replicating Chinese infrastructure in Nigeria.

The president left Beijing for London and met with King Charles III on September 12.

In a statement, Onanuga had said Tinubu and King Charles discussed issues pertaining to climate change.

 

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