Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Sallah Holiday, Infrastructure Launches in Lagos

By Achimi muktar

After a festive Eid-el-Kabir holiday and a flurry of high-profile activities in Lagos, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu touched down in Abuja on Tuesday, ready to resume the business of governance with renewed energy.

The President, who had spent the Sallah break in Nigeria’s commercial capital, didn’t just mark the holiday with prayers—he made bold infrastructure moves that signaled his administration’s commitment to development.

At the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, President Tinubu was received with fanfare by a delegation of senior government officials, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume.
Photographs from the State House captured the moment—firm handshakes, broad smiles, and the unmistakable confidence of a leader back in command.

While most Nigerians were focused on rams, prayers, and family feasts, Tinubu was busy cutting ribbons. In Lagos, he commissioned multiple road projects designed to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the bustling megacity.

These projects are part of a broader federal push to make urban infrastructure more responsive to the needs of everyday Nigerians. And with Lagos being the beating heart of Nigeria’s economy, the message was clear: development starts where it’s needed most.

The President’s return to Abuja marks a swift transition from celebration to strategy. Sources at the presidency suggest that Tinubu will immediately dive into a packed post-holiday agenda—ranging from economic reforms and national security briefings to monitoring the progress of key ministerial mandates.

Insiders also say the President is expected to review ongoing policy implementations under the Renewed Hope Agenda, especially in light of recent feedback from Nigerians on fuel subsidy removal, inflation, and security operations in the North and Middle Belt.

Political analysts say Tinubu’s presence in Lagos during the holiday was more than ceremonial—it was symbolic.
By launching infrastructure projects during a major religious holiday, the President reinforced his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible benefits to citizens, even outside Abuja’s corridors of power.

“It’s no longer just about policies made in the capital; it’s about projects felt at home,” a Lagos-based policy expert noted.

With the Sallah break behind him, President Tinubu is now set to resume full governance mode. The coming weeks are expected to bring updates on:

The performance review of ministers

A potential cabinet reshuffle

Fresh policy announcements on FX stability and food security

New infrastructure rollouts under the 2025 budget cycle

As Nigerians return to work and students gear up for resumption, the Tinubu administration appears ready to keep the momentum going—from the streets of Lagos to the chambers of Aso Rock.

President Tinubu may have celebrated Eid in Lagos, but now, he’s back in Abuja—and the next phase of his leadership is already underway.