Tinubu Continues End-Of-Year Break In Europe Before Abu Dhabi Trip

President Bola Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday for Europe in continuation of his end-of-year break ahead of an official trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

According to presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu was invited by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to participate in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit scheduled to take place in January.

Onanuga announced the trip in a statement on Sunday.

The weeklong summit is an annual event that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to chart the next era of sustainable development.

This year’s summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go”, will focus on connecting ambition with action across innovation, finance, and people, demonstrating pathways for global progress with confidence.

President Tinubu is expected to return to the country after the conclusion of the summit.

The presidency had earlier announced Tinubu’s plans to spend the end-of-year holidays in Lagos after a three-state visit that began on December 19.

During that trip, Tinubu visited Borno State, where he commissioned projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government. He also attended the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

From Maiduguri, he proceeded to Bauchi State to condole with the government and family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the late renowned Muslim cleric and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, who died on November 27.

Tinubu then traveled to Lagos for the end-of-year holidays and served as guest of honour at the Eyo Festival on December 27.

The festival held at Tafawa Balewa Square honoured prominent figures, including the president’s mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, and former governors Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Chief Michael Otedola.