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Saint Lucia Bestows Highest National Honour on President Tinubu
Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The formal investiture was performed by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Errol Charles, on Monday night […]
President Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers for OECS Official Passport Holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establishes Diplomatic Relations
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this while addressing a special joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the […]
Most Saint Lucia Formerly Enslaved People were Nigerians
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of the 16,282 enslaved people in Saint Lucia that year, 3,488 were born in Africa. […]
President Tinubu, Prime Minister Pierre Express Committment to Establishing Formal Diplomatic Relations Between Nigeria and Saint Lucia
President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. Both leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward this goal during President Tinubu’s courtesy visit to the Prime Minister at his official residence in Castries on the second day of the Nigerian leader’s State Visit […]
“This is a very Inspiring Moment for me” Says Nigerian Medical Student in Saint Lucia after Meeting President Tinubu and Prime Minister Pierre
Bob Chikwem Amadi, a Nigerian medical student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, described his encounter with President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre as inspiring. Amadi, who is preparing for the clinical phase of his medical training at the American International University in Saint Lucia, had a memorable encounter […]
Why President Tinubu is on a State Visit to Saint Lucia
In the wake of some Nigerians’ misguided, mischievous, and uninformed comments regarding President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to Saint Lucia, it is necessary to clarify the purpose of the visit. First, from the perspective of the Government of Saint Lucia, the visit by the Nigerian leader paves the way for the rekindling of […]
Akume Remains SGF
There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments. The information circulating about Akume’s replacement is untrue. Agents of mischief fabricated it. The Presidency advises Nigerians to […]
President Tinubu Arrives Saint Lucia for State Visit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, on Saturday at 5.30 p.m. local time, marking the first leg of his two-nation trip to the Caribbean and South America. Upon arrival at Hewanorra International Airport, President Tinubu was accorded full military honours and received by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia, His Excellency Cyril […]
President Tinubu Congratulates CGC Wale Adeniyi on his Election as the Chairperson of the World Council of Customs
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his unanimous election on Saturday in Brussels as the Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Adeniyi made history as the first Nigerian to head the 73-year-old organisation, which has 186 member countries and is […]
VP Shettima: We Will Embark On Massive Tree Planting Campaign From Next Season
*Tours Ethiopia’s agricultural facilities, pledges Nigeria’s readiness to deepen ties for continent’s development* Vice President Kashim Shettima has hinted that Nigeria will embark on massive tree planting and its campaign thereof in the upcoming rainy season as part of its national reforestation and environmental sustainability drive. He said the initiative draws strong inspiration […]
President Tinubu Confers GCON on Outgoing Afrexim Bank Chairman, Prof Benedict Oramah for Outstanding Leadership
President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja conferred the national honor, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank for his outstanding contributions to development of Africa, particularly prioritising Nigeria’s interests. The President gave the surprise recognition to Prof. Oramah at […]
President Tinubu’s Address at the 32nd Afrexim Bank Annual Meetings – Abuja, Nigeria
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Esteemed Guests, It is a great honour to welcome you to Abuja for the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank. Nigeria is a fitting host for this pivotal gathering as Africa’s most populous nation and one of its strongest voices for unity and progress. More than a routine […]