Tinubu Leaves for Dakar Tuesday for Inauguration of Senegal’s New President Faye 

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. 

According to a release issued on Monday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the

president’s trip is on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal.

President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other regional leaders to witness the inauguration at Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.

The president will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other top government officials.

President Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria after the conclusion of the inauguration.