President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, returned to Abuja from Nairobi, Kenya, where he had gone to participate in the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU).
Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 4:20 p.m.
The President, who attended the meeting in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), left Abuja on Saturday.
In Nairobi, the President joined other African leaders to draft a declaration, based on deliberations and conclusions arrived at the meeting, which reaffirmed Africa’s unity and strength, firmly rejecting any notion of a new scramble for Africa.
Tinubu also showcased his commitment to strengthening the ECOWAS Standby Force, with the aim to deter coups and combat terrorism in the sub-region.
The President was received at the airport by top government functionaries, led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, and former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
