Presidency Explains Why Tinubu Skipped Sanwo-Olu’s Project Launch

According to Ireporter Online, the Presidency has clarified why President Bola Tinubu was absent from the inauguration of infrastructure projects in Lagos despite being in the state.

The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, explained that Tinubu was engaged with urgent national matters, particularly security concerns, which required his attention. Dare made the comments during an interview on Channels Television, confirming the President’s presence in Lagos.

“President Tinubu is in Lagos. Beyond the pictures, the president has been very busy with state matters,” Dare stated.

He added that the President has been receiving continuous security briefings, especially following recent developments in Plateau State. “In the last 10 days, right from the developments in Jos, the president has been busy taking constant briefs, and he has to prioritise when it comes to state matters, especially security. He is in Lagos monitoring the development, working with the intelligence community, and taking constant security briefs,” Dare said.

The Lagos State Government had announced partial road closures ahead of the planned inauguration, which was set to include the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge and the Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle.

President Tinubu arrived in Lagos on April 2 from Plateau State, where he had visited following attacks in Jos North Local Government Area. On April 4, he travelled to Ogun State to inaugurate the Gateway Cargo Airport and the Nigeria Customs Service hub before returning to Lagos later the same day.