- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a three-state working visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for the working visit which will commence in Borno state.
While in Borno, the President will commission projects executed by the Borno State Government under Governor Babagana Zulum, in collaboration with the Federal Government.
He will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of former Borno Governor, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, and his bride, Hadiza Kam Salem.
From Maiduguri, Tinubu will proceed to Bauchi State to condole with the state government and the family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the renowned Islamic cleric and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood.
NPO Reported that Islamic scholar passed away on the 27th of November.
After the condolence visit, the President will travel to Lagos, where he will spend the end-of-year holidays.
During his stay in Lagos, Tinubu is expected to attend several engagements, including the Eyo Festival scheduled for Dec. 27.
The festival, to be held at Tafawa Balewa Square, will honour notable personalities, including the President’s late mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, former Lagos State governors Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Chief Michael Otedola.