Tinubu arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate projects, attend Modu Sheriff son’s wedding

President Bola Tinubu touched down in Maiduguri this Saturday afternoon, marking a busy visit centered on infrastructure development and regional diplomacy. Upon his arrival at General Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, the President was greeted by a high-profile delegation of governors, including Babagana Zulum of Borno and representatives from Katsina, Adamawa, and Delta states. His first order of business was the official inauguration of the airport’s new extension and VIP wing, a move designed to modernize air travel and boost transport efficiency in the Northeast.

Beyond the airport gates, the President’s itinerary includes the commissioning of several landmark projects spearheaded by the Borno State Government. These initiatives specifically target the transport and education sectors, reflecting a continued commitment to the state’s post-insurgency recovery and growth. Residents and officials alike viewed the visit as a significant endorsement of the developmental strides being made in the region under Governor Zulum’s administration.

The trip also carries a strong personal and social element, as President Tinubu is set to attend the high-profile wedding of Sadeeq Sheriff. The groom is the son of the former Governor of Borno, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and the ceremony is expected to draw a large gathering of Nigeria’s political elite. This blend of official state business and private celebration highlights the President’s role in maintaining key political alliances within the northern region.

Following the festivities in Maiduguri, the President will depart for Bauchi State on a more somber note. He is scheduled to meet with the state government and the bereaved family of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, to offer his personal condolences. This final leg of the journey underscores a day defined by a mix of infrastructure progress, social celebration, and national mourning