Press Releases
President Tinubu Extends Best Wishes to Pharmacist Ifejola Arowolo at 80
President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Mr Ifejola Arowolo, an administrator and public health icon, on his 80th birthday. The President joins family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the life of a respected pharmacist whose career has spanned the public and private health sectors in Nigeria and the United States. The President commends Arowolo’s exemplary […]
Enough Talk, It’s Time To End Malnutrition, VP Shettima Tells NCN
*Urges development partners, private sector to join forces as MDAs set up nutrition departments* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has declared that it is time to move beyond talk and take decisive action to end malnutrition in Nigeria, directing members of the National Council on Nutrition (NCN), Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and […]
President Tinubu Directs Investigation into Tanker Explosion in Karu, Sympathises with Victims
President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. The President condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak hour. President Tinubu ordered priority treatment of the injured […]
President Tinubu Salutes National Assembly for Patriotic Stand on Rivers State Emergency Proclamation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the state and endangered national economic security for over 15 months. The President specifically […]
Transcript of the Press Conference by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi
Opening Remarks by Prince Fagbemi: It’s no longer news that the president of the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, yesterday, took the bull by the horns to do what was required of a statesman, a patriot and a head of State and commander in chief of the armed forces. The events in Rivers […]
President Tinubu Approves Board Members for the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed executive and non-executive board members for the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade is the board chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello has been appointed Managing Director. The President has also appointed four Executive Directors: Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali for Systems Operation, Engineer Shehu Abba-Aliyu […]
VP Shettima Charges Lawmakers On Legislation To Enhance Nutrition, Food Security
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored lawmakers across the nation to enact relevant legislation that would enhance nutrition and food security to ensure that every household in Nigeria has access to the manifold diets required for a healthy and productive life. This, he said, is the reason why the administration of President […]
President Tinubu Swears-In Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Eke Ibas
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other aides of the President witnessed the short ceremony at the State House on […]
6 Years After, Nigeria-Brazil $1.1bn Green Imperative Project Kicks Off
*President Tinubu poised to enhance nation’s food security, agric productivity, says VP Shettima* As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. GIP, the largest agricultural […]
President Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah as Pro–Chancellor of Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Additionally, the President appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as […]
Nigeria, Cuba Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation
*As VP Shettima hails Caribbean nation’s role in African liberation movements* Nigeria and Cuba have taken a bold move to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education and trade. This is just as both nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations which formally started in 1974, with Nigeria’s […]
President Tinubu Condoles with Dr Tunji Olowolafe on the Passing of His Wife
President Bola Tinubu extends deepest condolences to Dr Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, and former Chairman of GZ Industries (GZI), on the passing of his beloved wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe. Gbemisola Olowolafe died on March 11, aged 63. The President joins the Olowolafe family in mourning the demise of a […]
