The presidency has assured Nigerians that the absence of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima won’t create a leadership vacuum in the country.
Recall that Tinubu on October 3, embarked on a two-week vacation to the United Kingdom (UK) and has recently visited France.
Similarly, on Wednesday, October 16, Kashim Shettima followed suit. He took off to Sweden for a two-day official visit.
However, there have been concerns over their absence, prompting the presidency to reassure Nigerians of uninterrupted governance and stability.
“There is no leadership vacuum in the country,” Onanuga said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu and Shettima “are fully engaged with the nation’s affairs, even while they are away.”
“President Tinubu left the country on 3 October and is on a two-week working vacation.
“During this time, he has been busy answering phones and issuing directives on matters of state. He will soon return to the country before the vacation officially expires.
“The vice president departed the country Wednesday for Sweden on an official visit, working for Nigeria.
“All state organs are functioning as usual, the Senate President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Ministers, and Service Chiefs are all in their respective positions, ensuring the smooth operation of the government,” he added
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