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How to Guarantee the Africa We Want, By Osinbajo
*Africa will overcome its current governance and human rights challenges, VP adds *Commends Court for development of human rights jurisprudence & proposes way forward For Africa to achieve the desired level of attainment, issues such as poverty, socio-economic rights, environmental and sustainable development alongside concerns about democracy and unconstitutional changes of governments, have to be […]
Statement on Nigerian and Citizens of Other African Countries in Ukraine
While efforts to begin talks between Russia and Ukraine are underway, paramount on our minds is the safety and human rights of some four thousand Nigerian citizens and many others from friendly African nations today stranded in Ukraine. There is a long history dating back to decades of Nigerians and other Africans studying in Ukraine, […]
Assent Into Law of the Electoral Act 2022: Landmark Moment for the Nation
By Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) The assent to the Electoral Act 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari after the back and forth on some controversial provisions underscores the perfect workings of a parliament and executive both driven by new energy to deliver CHANGE in a country where the […]
Nigeria, Tanzania United on the need for Global Push Against Unconstitutional Change of Govts In West Africa
*Vice Presidents hold bilateral talks in Arusha ahead of Osinbajo’s keynote at African Court tomorrow *If Africans abandon gas energy, where do we go? – VP Mpanga *Adds: Nigeria never abandons her brothers Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN and his Tanzanian counterpart Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango are united in their views regarding a just energy […]
Maiduguri Comes Alive as Osinbajo Delivers President’s Message of Hope to Returnees
*President Buhari approves Shared Facility for MSMEs in Borno *VP visits Children Learning Centre, commissions State projects, commends Gov Zulum’s vision *Many reintegrated insurgency orphans now in Senior Secondary School, referred to as “Osinbajo children.” Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State, was agog on Thursday during a one-day visit by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, […]
Cement Deficit: President Buhari Commends BUA Group for Bridging the Gap
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday applauded the BUA Group for its strides in narrowing the gap between demand and supply of cement in the country. The President spoke at State House, Abuja, while receiving a top delegation from BUA Group, led by the Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, which was on a thank you visit. President Buhari […]
How Government, Private Sector Collaboration Drives Economic Growth, Prosperity – Osinbajo
*VP commissions diaper manufacturing plant in Lagos, says it marks beginning of greater investments *Highlights Government’s Ease of Doing Business reforms Some core economic objectives of the Nigerian government include facilitating private sector collaboration, and adding value through diversification and growth of the country’s non-oil sectors so as to boost rapid economic growth, with jobs […]
President Buhari’s Speech at the Signing of Electoral Bill 2022
The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022, passed by the National Assembly forwarded for Presidential Assent, via a letter dated 31st January, 2022. In line with established tradition, I received inputs from relevant ministries, departments and agencies of government after careful and thorough reviews of the Bill and its implications to democratic processes in our country. […]
President Buhari Hails Nasarawa Governor for Complementing FG’s Effort on Infrastructure Development
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday inaugurated six strategic projects in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State executed by the State and Federal Government, commending Governor Abdullahi Sule for complementing the efforts of the Federal Government in the provision of infrastructure. In the capital, the President who is on a two-day official visit to the State, inaugurated […]
Let Us Work Together to Deter Coups in West Africa, Osinbajo Tells UK, EU, Other Global Bodies
*VP also receives Worldwide Leader of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from US at Presidential Villa *Urges faith-based organisations to preach unity among Nigerians Following the tough stance by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against recent coups d’etat in the sub-region, the cooperation of the international community including […]
President Buhari Demands More Return of More Nigeria’s Artefacts From Abroad
In the aftermath of the return of two important Nigerian artefacts from Britain, President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to nations, institutions and bodies, both private and public, to return Nigeria’s artefacts in their possession. The President welcomed the official handover, on Saturday, of the Okwukor and the Head of an Oba of Benin bronzes, to the Oba of […]
Niger Delta Deserves Considerable Development Gains, Says Osinbajo
*How President Buhari is ensuring FG-State collaboration on infrastructure, inclusive prosperity *”We want every person, in every corner of the country, to get a fair chance”- VP says as he flags off Oporoma Bridge in Angiama, Bayelsa State *”Your name is being mentioned for very good reasons,” Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council tells VP One of […]
