First Lady Oluremi Tinubu visited former Nigerian leaders, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, at their residences in Minna. She arrived in Niger State on a private aircraft and met with the ex-heads of state in separate closed-door meetings. The purpose of the visit remains undisclosed.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu visited former Nigerian leaders, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at their residences in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday. Her visit was part of ongoing engagements with key figures in the country.
Mrs. Tinubu arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna at approximately 10:30 a.m. on a private aircraft. She was welcomed by Niger State Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago and his wife, Fatima Bago, before proceeding to the homes of the former military rulers.
Her first stop was at Babangida’s residence, where she held a private meeting with him for about 35 minutes. While details of their discussion remain undisclosed, the visit is believed to be in line with her efforts to strengthen relationships with past leaders.
Following this, the First Lady visited the home of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, located nearby. The nature of their conversation was also not publicly shared.
Mrs. Tinubu has been actively engaging with influential figures across the country, fostering dialogue and maintaining diplomatic ties with past administrations. Her trip to Minna underscores her commitment to national unity and consultation with experienced leaders.
Though no official statements were released regarding the visit, political analysts speculate that the discussions may have touched on governance, national development, or other pressing issues.
