President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to return to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday, April 21, 2025, after a two-week working visit to France. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy confirmed the development, stating the president’s itinerary aligns with plans to resume official duties following the Easter break. Tinubu departed Nigeria on April 2 for engagements in Paris, described by the Presidency as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and address critical economic priorities.
The return comes amidst public scrutiny over the duration of foreign trips by Nigerian leaders, though officials emphasized the visit focused on attracting investments and addressing national challenges. While specific outcomes of the trip remain undisclosed, the Presidency reiterated Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms, including subsidy removal and exchange rate unification, which have dominated his administration’s agenda since May 2023. Security and logistics teams have been mobilized to ensure a seamless reception, with expectations of potential policy announcements in the coming days.
KIIN360 Reports: This return marks Tinubu’s first major international engagement in 2025, following similar working visits last year that preceded key decisions like the 2025 budget presentation and debt management reforms. Recent fact-checks by independent platforms validate certain claims by the administration, including a reduction in debt service-to-revenue ratios from 98% to 68%, though critics demand deeper transparency on fiscal policies. The president’s media team has consistently highlighted infrastructure and security improvements, such as enhanced patrols on major highways like Abuja-Kaduna, though challenges persist in regions like Katsina and Maiduguri.
As Abuja prepares for his arrival, stakeholders anticipate renewed focus on measures to mitigate rising transportation costs and inflation, previously addressed through temporary waivers for transport operators and subsidies for essentials. The working visit’s outcomes, particularly regarding foreign investment inflows, are expected to shape policy directions in the second quarter of 2025.
