President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday dismissed concerns about his health, saying he is “healthy, sound, and ready to go” after returning to Nigeria from his extended working vacation in Europe.
Tinubu spoke with journalists on arrival in Lagos following his stay in France, where he had spent the latter part of his vacation.
Asked about concerns raised by some Nigerians and his supporters about his health, Tinubu said there was nothing wrong with him.
“Ready to kick, ready to walk. There’s nothing wrong. Rumour will always be emanating from politics, but the facts remain: I’m here. Healthy, sound, and ready to go,” the President said.
He returned to the country after ending his working vacation in the United Kingdom and France.
The President’s aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, at 6.22 p.m.
He was received by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila and the Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari.
A cultural troupe was also on hand to welcome the President to Lagos from his vacation.
The President’s arrival was confirmed by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, who posted on X, “Landing. Welcome home, Mr President!”
Minutes later, the presidential aide posted a video showing Tinubu being received by senior government officials and political leaders at the airport.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Lagos after his vacation in Europe”, he wrote alongside the video.
Tinubu had departed Abuja on August 30 for the working vacation, spending one week in London before travelling to Paris.
