President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday returned to Abuja after a ten-day working visit to Lagos, where he engaged in high-level meetings aimed at boosting investment, maritime cooperation, and economic growth.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that Tinubu’s presidential jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 4:45 p.m., where he was warmly received by top government officials including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.
Also present at the airport were senior presidential aides, security chiefs, and members of the Presidential Villa protocol team.
The President had earlier arrived in Lagos on September 26 after attending the coronation ceremony of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, where he joined other dignitaries to celebrate the traditional ruler’s ascension to the throne.
During his ten-day stay in Lagos, Tinubu met with leading investors and key players in Nigeria’s economic and maritime sectors to strengthen partnerships and promote the government’s economic diversification agenda.
Among those who met with the President were Bayo Ogunlesi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners, and Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Chairman of Metis Capital Partners.
According to reports monitored by DDM, the discussions focused on strategies to attract long-term private sector investment in infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital technology to accelerate job creation and industrial growth across the country.
President Tinubu also hosted Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in a closed-door session held at the Presidential Wing of the Lagos State House, Marina.
He was joined by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and other key maritime stakeholders, where discussions centred on Nigeria’s blue economy roadmap, maritime safety, and global shipping standards.
During the meeting, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s maritime capacity, improving port efficiency, and ensuring the security of the Gulf of Guinea through multilateral cooperation.
He also assured the IMO delegation that Nigeria remains open to partnerships aimed at modernizing the nation’s shipping infrastructure and boosting export competitiveness through better logistics and port reforms.
Tinubu’s visit to Lagos came amid heightened expectations over the implementation of the federal government’s economic recovery policies and ongoing fiscal reforms aimed at stabilizing the naira and curbing inflation.
Political observers note that the Lagos engagements offered the President an opportunity to consolidate his relationships with key investors and deepen confidence in Nigeria’s post-subsidy economy.
Upon his arrival in Abuja, the President was received with full ceremonial honours before being escorted to the Presidential Villa, where he is expected to continue policy briefings with cabinet members.
According to a senior aide who spoke to DDM, President Tinubu will, in the coming days, meet with security chiefs and members of the Economic Management Team to review the outcomes of his recent investor meetings and outline new directives for national development projects.
The President’s return to the capital marks the beginning of another busy policy week, as his administration continues efforts to attract investment, ensure economic stability, and strengthen national security amid growing public expectations.
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