Tony Blair Visits Tinubu Ahead Of Inauguration

Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on Tuesday, paid a visit to the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at the Defence House in Abuja.

The visit comes six days before Tinubu’s swearing in as successor to outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari.

Tinubu revealed this in a tweet on his handle.

“I received former British Prime Minister and founder Tony Blair Institute for Good Governance, Mr Tony Blair, at the Defence House, Abuja, earlier today,” the incoming President wrote.

“We discussed areas of mutual interests and how Nigeria can continue to benefit from the amazing work of the Institute.”

Those who attended the meeting include the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; and Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima.