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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja on Sunday for a three-week vacation, with London, United Kingdom, as his first destination, the Presidency has announced.

The trip forms part of the President’s annual leave and will combine a private vacation with official working engagements, according to the Presidency.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Onanuga said Tinubu would spend the period away from Abuja while continuing to attend to selected matters of state.

The Presidency did not provide details of the specific working engagements scheduled for the President during the vacation or indicate whether he would travel to other destinations after his arrival in London.

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The three-week break comes as the Federal Government continues to pursue its economic reform programme and preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

Tinubu’s absence from Abuja is not expected to halt government activities, with the administration’s ministers, senior officials and relevant institutions continuing with their assigned responsibilities.

The President’s decision to combine his annual leave with working engagements reflects the practice of maintaining access to official duties while taking time away from the regular presidential schedule.

The Presidency has, however, not released a detailed itinerary for the trip.

Tinubu’s annual vacation comes amid several major issues confronting the administration, including economic reforms, efforts to attract investment, security concerns and preparations for the implementation of various government programmes.

The President has in recent months continued to hold meetings with government officials, political stakeholders, foreign leaders and private-sector representatives as his administration works to advance its policy priorities.

The London leg of the vacation is expected to provide an opportunity for Tinubu to rest while also undertaking any engagements considered necessary by the Presidency.

Onanuga said the President would return to Nigeria at the end of the three-week period.

The announcement is expected to bring clarity to questions surrounding the President’s movements in the coming weeks and whether he would remain in Abuja during the period.

The Presidency did not indicate any major changes to the President’s official schedule before his departure on Sunday.

Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 and is currently serving his first term as Nigeria’s President.

His administration has continued to focus on economic reforms aimed at improving government revenue, attracting investment and strengthening the country’s productive capacity.

While the President is away, Nigerians are expected to continue to receive updates on major government decisions through the appropriate channels.

TheTraffic.ng reports that the Presidency described the three-week absence as the President’s annual leave, with London identified as his first destination.