Press Releases
We will Defeat Evil Forces Contesting the Soul of Nigeria Says Osinbajo at Ahmadu Bello Lecture in Kano
*Describes Sardauna as a servant leader *How traditional institutions can promote peace, security & unity in Nigeria *VP pays condolence visits to families of late Dr Tofa, Sheikh Bamba, Alhaji Naif Even though “the soul of the North, and of Nigeria by extension, is being contested by some of the most destructive and evil forces […]
VP Inaugurates Committee to Tap More Benefits From Oceanic Resources
*Blue economy offers a new vista, says Osinbajo Bringing together top officials from Federal and State governments, international agencies alongside other stakeholders, the Buhari Administration is set to further explore the economic opportunities available through oceanic and marine resources around the country. This is as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, inaugurated an Expanded Partnership Committee […]
VP Receives ESP Update, As MDAs Report Progress With Over 2 Million Jobs Saved, Created so far
*NSIA to fund Solar Power Naija with N10B as part of 5m households’ connections target *250,000 new business names registered, certificates issued all free of charge *All States on course to get N1.7B minimum from Survival Fund, Lagos, Kano & Abia ahead. *Thousands of farmer-exporters trained in food safety, many received international certifications In the […]
Osinbajo Celebrates Young Nigerian Achievers, Says Youths are Nigeria’s Most Valuable Assets
*Adds: $500m facility in the works to support technology, creativity *Starting this year, 20,000 graduates to get paid “work experience fellowships” annually *In Aso Villa, VP honors 42 winners of “Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award” in Nigeria Making their marks in different fields like technology, environmental sanitation, agriculture, public health, and education, among others, young […]
Osinbajo to Civil Servants: Govt Agencies Must Provide Conducive Environment for Private Sector, NGOs to Operate
Adds: Everything that happens in Public Service affects Nigeria’s future “The role of government agencies as licensors, regulators, revenue generators only makes sense when operators understand that the bigger picture is to provide the most auspicious environment for the private and non-government sectors to operate.” This was the summary of the Leadership Enhancement and Development […]
President Buhari Demands Transparency, Accountability From New NNPC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency. Inaugurating the Board chaired by Senator Margery Chuba Okadigbo, the President charged them to […]
President Buhari Signs N17.127tr 2022 Budget Into Law, Directs MDAs to Commence Early Preparation of 2023 Transition Budget
v Expresses Concern Over Worrisome Changes to 2022 Budget by NASS v To Submit Amendment Bill Early 2022 In keeping with the tradition of restoring a predictable January to December fiscal year, as provided for in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja signed into law the 2022 […]
Our Social Investment Programmes will Accelerate Sustainable Development Goals- Osinbajo
*VP highlights efforts by Administration to reduce poverty, provide jobs When the Buhari administration set out the Social Investment Programmes, which is now regarded as the largest of its kind in the continent, one of the objectives was to accelerate the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals in the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, […]
Turkey-Africa Summit: President Buhari Calls for Concrete Support to Defeat Terrorism in Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Istanbul called on the Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit to provide concrete support to help defeat terrorism and insurgency on the African continent. Speaking at the third edition of the Summit, President Buhari said the Boko Haram terrorist group, though fragmented by internal strife and degraded by Nigeria’s defense forces, is still […]
As President Buhari Clocks 79, a Focus on Achievements, Challenges
By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari marks the age of 79 on Friday 17, without the joy of being with the family and the country he governs, seeking to maximize bilateral benefits in critical areas of Nigeria’s safety, survival and economic development in a distant country, Turkey. As President in the last six years, he […]
Response from the Office of President Buhari to Today’s Daily Trust Editorial: “Life has Lost Its Value Under Buhari’s Nigeria
Given the seriousness of the issue raised by the Daily Trust today, the Office of the President would like to issue a response. The growing instability and violence in the North of Nigeria and elsewhere is unacceptable. No one, not least the Presidency underestimates the seriousness of the situation. Everyday, the President holds the […]
Address by President Buhari at the Virtual Summit for Democracy Organised by President Joe Biden of USA
Your Excellency, President Joe Biden Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Governments, Heads of Multilateral Organisations, Business leaders and Civil Society Groups, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to begin by expressing my thanks to President Joe BIDEN, and the government and people of the United States for hosting this Summit to review the state […]
