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Press Release: President Buhari Congratulates German Chancellor Merkel on Re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated German Chancellor, Angela Merkel on her re-election for another term. In a letter to the German leader, the President said he was “most delighted to learn of the successful conclusion of the inter-Party negotiations to form a new Government after the last election in Germany.” President Buhari told Chancellor Merkel […]
Press Release: President Buhari Salutes Russian President Putin on Re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended “sincere congratulations” to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on his victory in the recent presidential election in the Asian country. In a letter on behalf of himself, the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the President said Putin’s “success for the fourth time in the election is […]
Remarks by VP Osinbajo at the 7th Presidential Quarterly Business Forum in Abuja
Opening Remarks Before I go into my few remarks, I just want to add to some of the questions that have been asked. A question was asked on the railways and what has been happening especially with respect to being able to evacuate goods from the ports. Two things happening; first, I’m sure some are […]
Press Release: FG to Power Varsities with Solar Energy – VP Osinbajo
*Will complete major projects in the sector, VP adds *African Development Bank to support Transmission Company of Nigeria, Jigawa Solar project with $410m, $1.5m respectively Despite the sectoral challenges, the Buhari administration will complete major projects that will improve the power sector in the country and also implement a plan that will provide solar energy […]
President Buhari’s Address at the Commissioning of Sunti Golden Sugar Estate in Niger State
I am very pleased to be here today to formally commission the Sunti Golden Sugar Estate. This project is timely as Nigeria makes her journey out of recession and the economy continues to show considerable progress. We are reminded of one of the cardinal objectives of this administration which is to look inwards as we […]
President Buhari’s Address on his Official Visit to Yobe State
I am here in Yobe State today, to express my sincere sympathies with the parents, families, the Government and the entire people of Yobe State whose daughters were callously abducted by unrepentant terrorists. On 19th February, 2018, we woke up to the painful news of the abduction of One Hundred and Ten (110) students of […]
Press Release: In Dapchi, President Buhari Pledges Safe Return of Abducted Schoolgirls
After meeting with stakeholders in Damaturu, Yobe State, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday proceeded to Dapchi where he reassured parents of the abducted schoolgirls that the Federal Government will not rest on its oars, until their wards are safely brought back home. The President, who was accompanied by Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, said he […]
President Buhari’s Speech at a Meeting with Stakeholders in the Rice Value Chain
I am very pleased to receive you today. Firstly, let me congratulate the farmers, the processors and the rice dealers for all the successes you have achieved to date. Specifically, I want to thank you for believing in this Administration and our commitment to economic diversification and inclusive growth. Your investments of over Three Hundred […]
Speech: Address Delivered by VP Osinbajo for a Book Presentation at ICC, Abuja
May I begin by commending my brother, Dr. Bode Ayorinde, who has a Doctor of Law and is a former lecturer at the University of Ife. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers; the Founder & Pro-Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo and Chairman of the House Technical Committee on Recession. I […]
Press Release: Please Convince Your People That We Are Doing Our Best to Solve Attacks by Armed Herdsmen – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to leaders of various groups in Benue State to convince their constituents that the Federal Government is doing its best to end the recurring attacks by armed herdsmen in various parts of the country. Responding to remarks by various stakeholders during a Town Hall meeting in Government House, Makurdi, on […]
FG Exploring Alternative Sources to Improve Healthcare Funding in Nigeria – VP Osinbajo
President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to finding lasting solutions to the challenges of healthcare delivery and funding in Nigeria, including exploring alternative sources, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today at the Presidential Villa when he received a delegation from the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), an international […]
Part Three of the Transcript of a Media Interview Granted by the Vice President to a Group of Journalists & Social Media Practitioners in Lagos State on March 2, 2018
Q: The state of primary healthcare in the country. Vice President: Of course, our health system has long suffered. That is one of the chief concerns that we have been focusing on; getting the diaspora to work with us to improve our health system. We are also looking at how healthcare insurance can improve it. […]
