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Press Release: President Buhari Explains Proposed Policy on Grazing Areas, Says No Plan to Colonize Any Part of Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja explained that the policy proposed by Federal Government in response to the frequent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country is not meant to colonize any part of the country. Receiving Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama, President Buhari said the intention […]
Speech: VP Osinbajo’s Address at the Commissioning of the New Nestle Factory in Agbara, Ogun State
It is my very special pleasure to be here today on this occasion of the commissioning of the Nestlé MILO Ready to Drink Factory. I am sure we all agree that Nestlé MILO holds a special place in the heart of every Nigerian – since as children, we all aspired to be future champions. Indeed, […]
Speech: VP Osinbajo’s Remarks at the National Security Summit in Abuja
I am deeply grateful to the distinguished and honorable members of the National Assembly for this very kind invitation, to speak at this crucial National Security Summit. And I especially commend the distinguished majority leader of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan who leads the ad-hoc committee on Security Infrastructure. I also want to say a […]
Press Release: President Buhari Congratulates Sen. Olabiyi Durojaiye on 85th Birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari joins members of the All Progressives Congress and the National Assembly to congratulate an exemplary leader, Sen. Olabiyi Durojaiye, on his 85th birthday. President Buhari felicitates with family members, friends and professional colleagues of Otunba Durojaiye, whose patriotism, unwavering commitment to the strengthening of political institutions and promotion of inclusive governance continues […]
Factsheet: Planned Conduct of Exercise Ayem Akpatuma by the Nigerian Army from February 15 – March 31, 2018
Background: On February 7, 2018, the Nigerian Army announced that they will be commencing the Exercise Ayem Akpatuma in Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger states. The exercise is set to last from February 15, 2018 to March 31, 2018 and is aimed at curbing all cases of kidnapping, armed banditry, cattle rustling in […]
Factsheet: Federal Response to the Attacks and Killings by Herdsmen in Benue and other States.
Background Insinuations and allegations that the attacks and killings are happening because President Buhari is Fulani are both unkind and incorrect. These attacks long predated the Buhari Government. In 2013 no fewer than nine cases of herdsmen attacks were recorded in Benue State alone, with more than 190 people killed. In 2014 there were no […]
Press Release: President Buhari Designates Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to Reconcile APC
As part of on-going efforts to improve cohesion within the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari has designated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead the consultation, reconciliation and confidence building efforts. The assignment will involve resolving disagreements among party members, party leadership and political office holders in some states of the Federation. Garba Shehu […]
Press Release: President Buhari Signs Instruments of Ratification of Bilateral Air Services Agreements with Algeria, Congo, China, Qatar and Singapore
Following the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja, signed the Instruments of Ratification of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Governments of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; the Republic of Congo; the People’s Republic of China; the […]
Press Release: President Buhari Signs Executive Order to Improve Local Content in Science, Engineering and Technology Procurement
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja signed Executive Order 5 to improve local content in public procurement with science, engineering and technology components. [Download the Executive Order here: Presidential Executive Order 05-2018] The Executive Order is expected to promote the application of science, technology and innovation towards achieving the nation’s development goals across all sectors of […]
Speech: President Buhari’s Remarks at the Commissioning of Comprehensive Special School, Lafia, Nasarawa State: February 6, 2018
I am very pleased to be with you here today in Lafia, the Capital of Nasarawa State. I am, indeed, overwhelmed by the warm reception accorded to me. I am, however, not surprised by this show of love and enthusiasm because, for me, this is home coming. People of Nasarawa have always been with the […]
Press Release: Economic Recovery and Growth Plan: Buhari Administration To Launch Initiative To Boost Job Creation, Investments
Determined to push forward with the economic progress recorded so far, the Buhari administration is set to inaugurate the Joint Working Group for the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) Focus Labs on Tuesday, February 6. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will inaugurate the first set of the policy labs tomorrow at the Presidential Villa, […]
Press Release: VP was in Kano to Attend Aide’s Wedding, Not To Meet Political Groups
The attention of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has been drawn to a TV news report suggesting that he was in Kano State on Saturday, 3rd of February, 2018 to meet with some political groups. This is completely false and misleading. On the contrary, the Vice President was in Kano to attend the wedding ceremony […]