President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, following his trip to Rome, Italy, where he attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.
Tinubu arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 6:50pm on Tuesday.
He was welcomed at the presidential wing of the airport by senior members of his administration, including George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SSG), and Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT).
The president departed Abuja for Rome on Saturday following his invitation to the inauguration ceremony of the new Pope.
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Speaking on the sidelines of the ceremony, Tinubu called on Nigerians to harness their diversity for the country’s stability and rapid development.
The president also called on leaders at all levels to work for the betterment of the citizens.
Tinubu said it was historic to be the president of Nigeria when a new pope was inaugurated in Rome.
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