President Bola Tinubu on Friday, 2 October, 2026 held separate meetings with prominent business and political figures at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Among the visitors were President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; and the Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu.
The President also received Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The meetings brought together key figures from the private sector, the National Assembly and state governments.
Rabiu disclosed his visit in a post on social media, saying he met with Tinubu alongside Khalifa and used the occasion to extend his Independence Day greetings to the President.
“Honoured to once again visit His Excellency, the President (@officialABAT), with Khalifa, and to extend our warm wishes on the occasion of Nigeria’s Independence Day,” Rabiu wrote.
The BUA chairman described the meeting as an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s journey and the country’s prospects.
“It is always a pleasure to share such moments as we reflect on our nation’s journey and look forward with hope to the future,” he said.
Rabiu also extended Independence Day greetings to Nigerians in the country and abroad, expressing hope for continued peace and development.
“Wishing all Nigerians, at home and abroad, a very Happy Independence Day. May our beloved country continue to enjoy peace, unity, progress and prosper,” he added.
