Tinubu returns to Nigeria from South Africa

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after departing South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa.

It was earlier reported that President Tinubu touched down at 9:10 pm at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

He was received by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as well as the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu

Others included the All Progressives Congress, APC, national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje and the Commissioner of Police FCT, Peter Opara.

It was earlier reported that the 11th session of the BNC featured deliberations across eight working groups, each focusing on a specific area of mutual interest.

These included political consultations, consular and migration, banking and finance, defence and security, manufacturing, social sector, mines and energy, and trade and investments.

At the high-level meeting, officials of both countries signed several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements.

The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission was established in 1999 to further strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.