President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after concluding his working vacation in Europe, with the President scheduled to hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin to take shape.

Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, after departing Paris, France. He was received by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries.

The President had left Abuja on August 30 for a working vacation in Europe, spending one week in London before travelling to Paris. During his stay in France, he held several engagements, including a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and meetings with business leaders.

According to Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu chose to return to Nigeria through Lagos, where he is expected to attend the October 1 premiere of a movie honouring the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, Iganmu.

The President is also scheduled to participate in activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

While in Lagos, Tinubu will hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates over several days in preparation for the 2027 elections, before returning to Abuja after his political engagements and other official activities in the state.