Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, arrived in Lagos early on Friday after a two-day historic visit to the United Kingdom.
The President will join other Muslim faithful later in the day to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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The President and his wife, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 1.15 am.
He was received at the tarmac by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the wife of the Governor, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and APC stalwarts.
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Revealing part of President Tinubu’s Eid-ul-Fitr programme in Lagos, a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President will pray at the Eid prayer ground of the Dodan Barracks on Friday morning.
In his Sallah message, President Tinubu enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of the holy month, which emphasises piety, empathy, and unity among humanity.
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“We have a lot to draw from the noble lessons of Ramadan, especially at a time like this. We must continue to abide by the virtues of piety, selflessness, perseverance, kindness and compassion beyond this period,” he said.
Before his departure from London, President Tinubu met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the two countries agreed on a deal to refurbish two major ports in Lagos, worth £746m.
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The President described his state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, as “very thrilling and significant” in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
“We can not forget the institutional development we have enjoyed over the years,” the Nigerian leader said at Downing Street ahead of bilateral talks.
He noted that discussions covered trade, the economy, climate change, terrorism, and wider global challenges.
President Tinubu and his wife were hosted by His Majesty, King Charles III, to a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, where he said that Nigeria and the United Kingdom shared more than just history.
“Our two nations share a vision of progress and resilience. Today, we continue that journey, committed to building a future rooted in partnership, mutual respect, and common values.’’
King Charles III and Queen Camilla earlier received the President and the First Lady at the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle. President Tinubu reviewed the guard of honour and was treated to a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.