I’m refreshed, ready for task ahead –Tinubu

Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his readiness for the task ahead of him, noting that he is refreshed from his one month vacation abroad.

The president-elect had travelled out of the country after the March 18 governorship election.

The former Lagos state governor arrived Nigeria on Monday, and was welcomed by a crowd of supporters at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the country’s capital.

On March 22, Tunde Rahman, a media aide to Tinubu, said his principal departed Lagos for Paris to rest and prepare for lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia and Ramadan fasting.

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The trip elicited speculation and controversy about the state of health of the president-elect.

Speaking shortly after he returned to the country, Tinubu asked Nigerians to ignore reports from rumour mills, adding that he is “very strong”.

“I’m happy to be back. I have rested, I’m refreshed and I’m ready for the task ahead,” the former Lagos governor was quoted in a statement by Rahman.

“Forget about what the rumour mill may have told you. I’m strong, very strong.”

The president-elect said he has been consulting on setting up a strong team ahead of the May 29 inauguration.

On May 29, Tinubu will be sworn in as Nigeria’s president to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari who would be completing his two-term of eight years.