Jos attack: Why Tinubu addressed victims at airport – Presidency

The Presidency has explained wherefore President Bola Tinubu addressed victims of the caller Plateau attacks astatine the airdrome successful Jos alternatively of visiting affected communities.

In a connection issued connected Friday by the President’s Special Adviser connected Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it said logistical and scheduling constraints informed the decision.

According to the statement, Tinubu’s docket connected Thursday included receiving Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, astatine the Presidential Villa earlier proceeding to Iperu successful Ogun State.

However, the Presidency explained that aft being briefed by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the President suspended the Ogun travel and arranged an exigency sojourn to Jos.

The Presidency said the bilateral gathering with the Chadian leader, which focused connected strengthening information cooperation, lasted longer than expected and delayed Tinubu’s departure for Plateau.

It added that upon accomplishment successful Jos, the President faced further logistical challenges, noting that the airpor...