Bukayo Saka to reportedly meet President Tinubu in Abuja

It is expected that Saka will meet up with the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Bukayo Saka to reportedly meet President Tinubu in Abuja

Tosin Abayomi 05:00 - 05.06.2023

Arsenal star to wrap up Nigerian trip with a visit to President Tinubu in Abuja.

Bukayo Saka, a professional football player for England of Nigerian ancestry, is still in Lagos, the nation's metropolis.

On May 31, 2023, the forward, who is 21 years old, arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Saka plans to spend a portion of his vacation in Nigeria after a taxing 2022–2023 Premier League season.

After a grueling 2022–2023 Premier League season, Saka is set to spend part of his holiday in Lagos.
After a grueling 2022–2023 Premier League season, Saka is set to spend part of his holiday in Lagos.

Saka visits Bariga and Governor Sanwo-Olu

It was always believed that Saka, a Nigerian immigrant who grew up in the UK, would play for the Super Eagles, but he chose to represent England instead. 

Saka, who is credited with significantly influencing Arsenal's Premier League position as runner-up to eventual champion Manchester City, paraded  around Lagos a day after his arrival. 

Saka during the meeting presented Governor Sanwo-Olu with his 2022/23 season jersey.
Saka during the meeting presented Governor Sanwo-Olu with his 2022/23 season jersey.

Saka visited Bariga, Lagos, but his social media fans believed he was in Egbeda.

On June 3, Saka met with Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the two-term governor of Lagos State, and pictures from the meeting quickly went viral online.

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According to sources, Ssaka will now leave Lagos for Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.

The meeting between Saka and Governor Sanwo-Olu came after the Arsenal star landed spontaneously at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport on May 31, 2023.
The meeting between Saka and Governor Sanwo-Olu came after the Arsenal star landed spontaneously at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport on May 31, 2023.

It is expected that Saka will meet up with the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Saka's camp or the Presidency have yet to confirm the meeting reported by Pulse Sports.

Pulse Sports will continue to provide more information about Saka's stay in Nigeria before his return to Europe.

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