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It is Time to Rethink, Re-Engineer Our Border Policies, Says VP Osinbajo at Boundary Management Retreat
*Urges boundary commission to be more creative, innovative in addressing emerging border challenges “Permit me to mention that the role of the Commission given the numerous border challenges has to be more creative and innovative. Every nation attends to the peculiarities of its border issues with solutions that are nuanced, smart, affordable and result-oriented. We […]
Press Release: Doing Things Differently is What we Need to Move the Nation Forward – VP Osinbajo
For Nigeria to succeed and move forward, Nigerians must learn to imbibe the principles of creativity, innovation and hard work, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today when he attended the Sunday service at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Abuja, with renowned US preacher, Bishop T.D. Jakes as guest […]
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President Buhari Receives Security Briefing The President met with the Chief of Army Staff Tukur Burutai today in Abuja to receive briefing on state of security in troubled parts of the country. According to the Chief of Army Staff, the Nigerian Army has established a new battalion in Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna state to enhance peace and […]
Announcement: FG Establishes Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund; NEC Approves $650M Seed Funding
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF), which is to be managed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), and invested specifically in critical road and power projects across the country. The National Economic Council (NEC) has also, today, May 17, 2018, authorised the initial transfer of $650 […]
President Buhari’s Remarks at Dinner with APC South-West Leaders in Abuja
I want to thank our party leaders from Ekiti and the South West for honoring the invitation to this dinner meeting. As many of you may know, it is not in my nature to interfere in the internal workings of our party – APC. It is the responsibility of the Party to conduct primaries for […]
President Buhari’s Address at the Commissioning of the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja
This is another milestone in our determined and collective fight against corruption. Throughout my journey in national service and since 2015, I have made a very conscious decision to pursue a vigorous fight against corruption in public life. Since 2015, we have made significant progress in the fight against corruption. Everyone now knows that corrupt […]
Press Release: Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution on Course – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Auyo, Jigawa State, declared that Nigeria’s agricultural revolution is real and on course. Speaking at an event to mark the commencement of the rehabilitation and expansion of the 6,000-hectare Hadejia Valley irrigation project, President Buhari assured Nigerians that his administration would sustain the positive momentum in the sector by implementing […]
Press Release: We Have Done More With Less Resources in Three Years, President Buhari Assures Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Dutse, Jigawa State, said his administration is delivering on promises with clear-cut targets, prudent management of resources and a deliberate policy to plug wastage and pilfering of government resources. Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, during a two-day visit, President Buhari said the […]
Press Release: Nigeria’s Support For Sierra Leone Continues – VP Osinbajo
*Describes inauguration of new President as “celebration of democracy” “It is a great celebration of democracy; the transition has been a peaceful one from one civilian president to another. Again, it signals hope for the people of Sierra Leone. President Maada Bio is a consummate technocrat. “Sierra Leone and Nigeria have a long history. Most […]
Press Release: Late Khalifa Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu Served The People of Kano and Nigeria Well – VP Osinbajo
*Says late Islamic Cleric made significant contributions to the economy, and lives of many Nigerians with his generosity *”He remained an example of the kind of people we should expect in the position of leadership: integrity, honesty. His life will remain for us who are left behind a source of history and a landmark.” – […]
Press Release: Beware Of Fake Statements Ascribed To President Buhari
The public is hereby alerted to a new dimension in the orchestrated plot to diminish the stature of President Muhammadu Buhari before millions of Nigerians who love and adore their President. First, it was a pernicious twisting and misinterpretation of the words of the President by mischievous elements, perhaps they can earn him opprobrium and […]
Press Release: Climate Change – President Buhari Seeks Sustained Support From International Community
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja reiterated the need for sustained financial, technical and capacity building support from the international community to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change in the country. Receiving a Letter of Credence from Mr Robert Jan Petri, the Ambassador of Netherlands to Nigeria, President Buhari said Nigeria would continue to […]