President Bola Tinubu has dismissed concerns about his health, declaring that he is “healthy, sound, and ready to go” after returning to Nigeria from his extended working vacation in Europe.
Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists shortly after arriving in Lagos from France, where he spent the latter part of his vacation.
Responding to questions about concerns raised by some Nigerians and his supporters over his health, the President 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.
Tinubu returned to Nigeria after concluding his working vacation, during which he spent time 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 at the airport 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 Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs Ibrahim Masari.
A cultural troupe was also present at the airport to welcome the President back to Lagos.
His 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, Dada shared 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.
