President Tinubu has been outside Nigeria for 237 days since May 2023, about 24% of his total time in office so far

  • President Tinubu has spent 237 days (about eight months) abroad since 2023.
  • France alone accounts for 89 days, making it his most-visited country.
  • The UK ranks second with 28 days.
  • The UAE, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia feature prominently.
  • Asia is well represented by China, India, and Japan, indicating growing engagement with Eastern economies.
  • Several African countries appear on the list, showing continued regional diplomacy.
  • Most countries recorded fewer than ten days, suggesting many short, targeted visits.

Since taking office in 2023, President Bola Tinubu has spent 237 days outside Nigeria, with France accounting for the largest share at 89 days; no other country comes close. The United Kingdom follows at 28 days, while the UAE, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia trail behind. This pattern points to a presidency that has placed strong emphasis on international engagement, particularly with Europe, and especially with France, which has emerged as his most frequent foreign base.

Western and Middle Eastern countries dominate the list of visited countries, alongside a handful of strategic partners in Asia and Africa. At the same time, the relatively high number of days in a single country suggests that some trips are extended stays rather than short diplomatic visits.

Source:

Punch Nigeria, Tribune Online Nigeria, Daily Trust

Period:

May 2023-February 2026
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