I’m Ready For The Task Ahead, President-elect, Tinubu Says On His Return Home
President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday returned to the country after about a month trip to Paris, France.
Tinubu, who was received by a mammoth crowd of enthusiastic associates and supporters that thronged the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, said that he was ready for the tasks ahead.
The President-elect, who was in company of his wife, Senator Remi Tinubu, and son, Seyi Tinubu, said that he was happy to be back, adding that he had rested, refreshed and ready for the task ahead.
Among those at the airport to receive him were Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Governors Simon Lalong of Plateau and Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger and former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.
Also at hand to welcome Tinubu were former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Deputy National Chairman, North of the APC, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Deputy National Chairman, South, Mr. Emma Enekwu, and National Woman Leader, Dr. Betta Edu.
Others include Senators Barau Jibril, Adeola Olamilekan Yahyi, Opeyemi Bamidele, Dayo Adeyeye, Sabi Abdullahi and Adelere Oriolowo as well as Secretary of the recently-dissolved APC Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. James Faleke, Hon. Babajimi Benson and Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Director of Media and Publicity in the dissolved Presidential Campaign Council.
Speaking to the tumultuous crowd who followed him home, Tinubu said; “Forget about what the rumour mill may have told you. I’m strong, very strong.”
Asked about his plans for the country, the president-elect said he had been consulting and planning with a view to putting together a strong team so he could hit the ground running once he assumes office on May 29.
Tinubu left the country on March 21 for Paris on a vacation after a hectic campaign and election season.