Press Releases
Press Release: President Buhari Mourns Senator Shagaya
President Muhammadu Buhari is profoundly saddened to learn of the tragic accident that took the life of Senator John Shagaya. President Buhari offers his heartfelt condolences to the Shagaya family, friends, the Government and people of Plateau State on the painful passing of their illustrious son. The President pays tribute to the great Nigerian whose […]
Press Release: President Buhari Approves Retirement, Dismissal of Justices
Following recommendations from the National Judicial Council (NJC), President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Honourable Justice A. F. A Ademola of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court and the dismissal from office of Honourable Justice O.O Tokode of the Benin Division of the Federal High Court. The disciplinary actions on […]
Factsheet: Federal Response to the Attacks and Killings by Herdsmen in Benue and other States.
Background Insinuations and allegations that the attacks and killings are happening because President Buhari is Fulani are both unkind and incorrect. These attacks long predated the Buhari Government. In 2013 no fewer than nine cases of herdsmen attacks were recorded in Benue State alone, with more than 190 people killed. In 2014 there were no […]
Press Release: President Buhari Designates Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to Reconcile APC
As part of on-going efforts to improve cohesion within the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari has designated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead the consultation, reconciliation and confidence building efforts. The assignment will involve resolving disagreements among party members, party leadership and political office holders in some states of the Federation. Garba Shehu […]
Press Release: President Buhari Signs Instruments of Ratification of Bilateral Air Services Agreements with Algeria, Congo, China, Qatar and Singapore
Following the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja, signed the Instruments of Ratification of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Governments of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; the Republic of Congo; the People’s Republic of China; the […]
Press Release: President Buhari Signs Executive Order to Improve Local Content in Science, Engineering and Technology Procurement
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja signed Executive Order 5 to improve local content in public procurement with science, engineering and technology components. [Download the Executive Order here: Presidential Executive Order 05-2018] The Executive Order is expected to promote the application of science, technology and innovation towards achieving the nation’s development goals across all sectors of […]
Press Release: VP was in Kano to Attend Aide’s Wedding, Not To Meet Political Groups
The attention of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has been drawn to a TV news report suggesting that he was in Kano State on Saturday, 3rd of February, 2018 to meet with some political groups. This is completely false and misleading. On the contrary, the Vice President was in Kano to attend the wedding ceremony […]
Press Release: President Buhari’s Letter To Senate President On Benue Killings
I thank you for your letter Reference NASS/8S/R/01 /33 dated 18th January, 2018 and I have carefully studied the resolutions and comments contained therein. As I briefed you and the Rt. Hon. Speaker when we met on the 14th January, 2018, several courses of action had already been taken prior to the Senate Resolutions. You […]
Press Release: Africa Must Speedily Establish A Single Market To Create More Jobs And Reduce Poverty, Says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday canvassed for the speedy establishment of a single, unified market in Africa to increase trade, create more jobs and reduce poverty. The President made the call while presenting Nigeria’s position in favour of the Report on the establishment of a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) and related issues presented by President […]
Press Statement: President Buhari To Attend AU Summit in Addis-Ababa; Set To Champion Anti-Corruption Campaign At Regional Level
President Muhammadu Buhari will Friday depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to participate in the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The highlight of the President’s engagements during the visit will be his Statement under the historic theme for the AU Summit, namely: “Winning the […]
Press Release: FG’S Collaboration With Private Sector Will Facilitate Take Off Of Special Economic Zones, Says Osinbajo in Davos Day Two
The Federal Government and Private Sector will collaborate in creating Special Economic Zones, starting first with the Textile and Garment industry in the hope of spurring the nation’s economic development, according to Vice President Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking today at an interaction with selected investors in Davos, at the ongoing World Economic Forum, the Vice President […]
Press Release: We Will Deliver On Three-Pronged Campaign Promises – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said his administration remains resolute and focused on delivering on the three-pronged promises of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians, halting the pillage of the economy by corrupt public officials, and creating employment opportunities for the youths. Receiving the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group […]