President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave Abuja today for a 10-day working vacation in Europe, according to the State House. His itinerary includes time in both France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria.
According to a statement from his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will divide his time between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria. The trip is officially part of his annual leave for 2025.
His departure follows an intense period of engagements at home, during which he rolled out major economic reforms, introduced new policy measures, and strengthened Nigeria’s diplomatic relations through international outreach.
The Nation reported that “only this week, Tinubu highlighted unprecedented growth in non-oil revenues that has powered Nigeria’s strongest fiscal performance in recent history.”
Government figures for January–August 2025 show collections hitting N20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase over the same period last year, underscoring the impact of reforms aimed at widening the tax net and digitising compliance.
On Wednesday, the President also directed the implementation of mandatory health insurance across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, insisting that while government workers must be covered under the National Health Insurance Authority, businesses should not be unduly constrained as the Act is enforced.
Beyond domestic policy, Tinubu has been active on the international stage. In August, his state visit to Brazil delivered agreements in aviation, trade, and science, as well as discussions to facilitate the return of Petrobras, the South American oil giant, to Nigeria’s energy sector.
The visit also paved the way for the launch of direct Lagos–São Paulo flights by Air Peace.
“Before the State Visit to Brazil, he was in Yokohama, Japan, to participate in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), another global collaboration focused outing.”
Earlier in late June and early July, the President toured Saint Lucia and Brazil in a diplomatic push to deepen South–South cooperation, while also using global platforms to position Nigeria as a credible and respected partner.
The Financial Times recently characterized President Tinubu’s economic reforms as a form of “shock therapy,” aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s economy and rebuilding investor confidence.
Similarly, several international organizations have acknowledged a rising level of global respect for Nigeria’s economic trajectory, pointing to the reforms as a signal of credibility and renewed economic direction.
Although the President’s current trip has been described as a vacation, it is also expected to feature official engagements in Europe, The Nation reports.
