President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday, August 30, 2026, to begin a three-week working vacation in Europe as part of his annual leave.
The announcement was made in an official state declaration issued on Sunday morning by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to the presidency, President Tinubu’s itinerary will start in the United Kingdom.
”President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. His first stop will be London, United Kingdom,” Onanuga confirmed.
The three-week period serves as a short recess ahead of an intensive domestic schedule. Presidential aides confirmed that upon completing his trip in September, President Tinubu will return to Nigeria to dive directly into preparations and nationwide campaigning for the upcoming January 2027 general elections.
President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Europe is for his annual leave and a working vacation, giving him a scheduled recess before entering a busy period of governance and political activities.
He is expected to return to Nigeria on or around Sunday, September 20, 2026, following his three-week stay. Upon his return, he will resume official presidential duties and dive into nationwide preparations for the upcoming January 2027 general elections.
