Press Releases

* Says Traditional Rulers High On Tinubu’s Priority List * “Ogun Now Template For Unity In Nigeria’s Cultural Practices” Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the traditional institution and its leaders are at the top of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s list of priorities in his administration’s bid to navigate the complexities of Nigeria’s diversity. He […]

* Opposing Factions Vow to Uphold Peace, Maintain Status Quo ⁣ ⁣ In his bid to restore political stability in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu, late on Friday, waded into the months-long crisis between factions loyal to the Executive Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.⁣ ⁣ This followed marathon negotiations between the […]

President Bola Tinubu has advised governors elected on the platform of the governing All Progressives’ Congress (APC) to always put the interest of the people first and work for the good of their states. Speaking when he received the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, the returning Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, and the […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation: (1) Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo (2) Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji (3) Rimi Nura Abba (4) Bako Deborah Odoh (5) Omachi Raymond Omenka […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of ten qualified Nigerians to serve on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI): (1) Dr. Shamsudeen Usman — Board Chairman (2) Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang — CEO/Managing Director (3) Mr. Tajudeen Datti Ahmed — Executive Director, Portfolio Management (4) Mr. Femi Ogunseinde — […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two qualified Nigerians to serve as Members on the Board of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for a term of four (4) years as representatives of the organized private sector: (1) Dr. Aba Ibrahim (2) Dr. Muda Yusuf President Tinubu wishes the new appointees well in their […]

*SAPZs, Natural Catastrophe Insurance Fund, Health / Human Capital, NEC Retreat, National Flood Mitigation Roadmap , Others Top Agenda   The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has implored Governors of the 36 states of the federation to work towards revamping Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with a view to reducing dependence on food imports and attaining greater […]

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Bill, 2023. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria was established on August 1, 1964, by an Act of Parliament and revised as the DICON Act in Chapter 94 of the Laws of the Federation, 2004. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act, […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor to serve as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its healthcare system financing and accountability, especially the vaccine and immunization programmes. He said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government is irreversibly devoted to redefining the idea of modern leadership in the country, particularly as it pertains to the welfare of Nigerians.  […]

*Says President Tinubu, architect of Nigeria’s entertainment hub *Apologises for past administrations’ neglect of creative economy A glimmer of hope came for Nigeria’s creative industry as Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday restated the resolve of the Tinubu administration to ensure a more inclusive and prosperous future for the country’s creative economy. According to him, […]

President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the Uwechue family and the Nigerian legal community over the passing of Chief George Uwechue, Owelle of Ogwashi-Ukwu, Delta State. The late Uwechue was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Chairman of Nigeria’s Body of Benchers. He died at the age of 85. President Tinubu describes the death […]