President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today for N’Djamena, the capital of the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President-elect Mahamat Déby.
The inauguration follows Déby’s declaration as the winner of the country’s presidential election held earlier this month, which was subsequently affirmed by the Constitutional Court of Chad.
A statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, reads: “President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, 23 May, depart Abuja for N’Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President Mahamat Déby.
“The inauguration of President Déby follows his declaration as the winner of the country’s presidential election earlier this month and subsequent affirmation by the Constitutional Court of Chad.
“President Tinubu will be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials and will return after the ceremony”.
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place today in N’Djamena, and will be attended by dignitaries from across the region and beyond.
