Tinubu To Visit Borno, Bauchi, Spend Yuletide Holiday In Lagos

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States, respectively.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday night, while in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government.

He will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his heartthrob, Hadiza Kam Salem.

From Maiduguri, the President will move to Bauchi to condole with the Government of Bauchi State and the family of late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, the late renowned Muslim cleric and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood. The Sheikh died on November 27.

After the condolence visit, President Tinubu will leave for Lagos, where he will spend the upcoming Yuletide holidays.

He is expected to be the guest of honour at the Eyo Festival scheduled for December 27, among his numerous engagements while in the city.

The festival at Tafawa Balewa Square will honour prominent figures, including President Tinubu’s mother, late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, and late former governors Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Chief Michael Otedola.