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Two weeks ago, I announced my intention to establish and Chair a Presidential level committee that focuses on Food Security, I am happy that today it has become a reality. Nigeria’s journey in the last three (3) years, has been a very turbulent one. The country’s need for critical job creating sectors which has been […]

Let me begin by thanking our colleagues in the Apostles in the market place for again giving me this opportunity to speak at the fifth Nation Building Workshop of AIMP. I think the Apostles in the Market Place has consistently provided a platform, and perhaps, one of the most engaging and a committed platforms for […]

I am delighted to formally announce to Nigerians this morning and our International friends and partners that One Hundred and Seven (107) Dapchi students previously abducted, have been unconditionally released by their abductors. This cheering and hearty development signifies our commitment to the security and wellbeing of all Nigerian. We are never in doubt about […]

Background: On February 19, 2018, 110 girls were abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants from the Government Girls’ Technical School, Dapchi in Bursari Local Government of Yobe State. By February 21, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari reacted to the abduction of the school girls, by directing the military and police to mobilize immediately and begin rescue […]

*Gates commends Buhari administration for “a series of smart policies to encourage private sector investment” *Nigeria’s growth driven by extracting natural resources and building on that through physical infrastructure, Dangote adds The successes recorded by its social investment programmes are clear indications that the Buhari administration’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) is making progress, […]

The number of the Dapchi schoolgirls who were released on Wednesday has increased from 76 to 101, with the documentation of more of the freed girls by the security agencies, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister said the number could still […]

I’m delighted to be here at the 2018 Ogun State Investors’ Forum. When we last gathered here for this forum two years ago, Nigeria was slipping into its worst recession in decades, after a dramatic fall in the price of crude oil. Dollar shortages left businesses and manufacturers reeling, inflation rose, and unrest in the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

*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 […]

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 […]