Jonathan Cancels G8 Summit Trip

Nigeria’s president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has cancelled his scheduled trip to France today for the Summit of Eight Industrialised Nations (G-8).

The cancellation follows concerns over air travel in Europe caused by the presence of ash clouds in the aftermath of the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland, a statement by spokesman, Ima Niboro said.

Aviation authorities had indicated that there was a possibility that a resumption of the eruptions would make it impossible for President Jonathan to return to Abuja in time for his inauguration for a fresh term on Sunday.

The President  was expected to participate in the G-8 Summit at Deauville, France on Friday and return to Abuja on Saturday for his inauguration on Sunday, May 29.