Presidency responds to concerns on Tinubu’s absence amind upsurge in insecurity | Read Details
As Nigerians lash out on President Bola Tinubu for traveling out of the country despite the surge in insecurity, the presidency has insisted that the president is fully in charge of governance in Nigeria even though he is away.
Recall that some parts of the country like Plateau and Benue states have recorded series of attacks and killings by suspected armed herdsmen.
Nigerians are querying why the president is not back to the country as the Grand Commander of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
However, the presidency through a statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President, on Information and Strategy, said despite his absence, Tinubu “has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country”.
Read the full statement below;
STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RETURN TO NIGERIA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe.
His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.
The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.
His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.
The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership.
We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption.
