Sources in the presidency have revealed that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will be attending the upcoming Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, France, next week. However, there are speculations that his visit to France also includes a medical component, as Tinubu has sought treatment in the country for an undisclosed ailment on multiple occasions.
Following his recent return from France, where he received medical attention, pictures of Tinubu with a suspected peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) attached to his upper arm circulated on social media platforms. Medical experts explain that a PICC line is utilized to administer medications and other treatments directly to the large central veins near the heart.
The presence of the medical device sparked curiosity and renewed discussions about his health. While the exact nature of his medical condition remains undisclosed, his upcoming visit to France has drawn attention to the ongoing concerns surrounding the president’s well-being.