Tinubu in Lagos, Attends ECOWAS 50th Anniversary

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos ahead of Wednesday’s 50th anniversary commemoration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The presidential air plane landed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja at about a quarter past four pm thisTuesday

He was received on arrival by a delegation led by the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

There was also a military honour for the president.

President Tinubu will join other regional leaders and dignitaries to celebrate the 50-year existence of the regional bloc.

In a statement, the presidential adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga stated that president Tinubu, Chairman of ECOWAS, will highlight the economic bloc’s milestones at Eko hotels and suites.
 
While in Lagos, President Tinubu will on Saturday, May 31st also inaugurate some projects undertaken by his administration.
 
Among them are Section one of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Lekki Deep Sea Port Tax Credit Concrete Road, the flag-off of Section II of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, and the 7th Axial Road.
 
President Tinubu will observe the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the State House, Dodan Barracks, before returning to Abuja.