Press Releases

  President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology(FUET) in Rivers State and pledged more support for the Ogoni community. Ogoni town of Tai will host the University. During the signing ceremony at the State House, President Tinubu said the establishment of the […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Prince Bayo Osiyemi, a veteran journalist, politician, and community leader, on his 75th birthday on February 4.  Popularly called “Charming Prince,” Osiyemi was a former Chairman of Mushin Local Government, newspaper editor and Chief Press Secretary to the first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande (1979-1983).  President Tinubu […]

  President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the swearing-in of newly appointed members of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the Federal Character Commission (FCC), and the National Population Commission (NPC).   President Tinubu also swore in eight former directors in the Federal Civil Service as Permanent Secretaries.  Twenty-one members of the RMAFC, […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. On behalf of the entire nation, President Tinubu commends the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr. Adekunle Hassan, a renowned ophthalmic surgeon, on being awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. Dr Hassan, founder and Chief Medical Director of the Eye Foundation Hospital Group, was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Science at the grand finale of OOU’s […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday observed the Juma’at alongside leaders of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Religious Movement, led by Khalifa Sheikh Muhammad Mahi Inyass, at the Aso Villa Mosque in Abuja. During the prayers, President Tinubu joined the clerics in seeking divine blessings, peace, progress, and stability for Nigeria. Khalifa Inyass, son of the revered […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointment, effective from January 23, 2025, is for an initial term of four years. Aliyu has been acting as the agency’s managing director since March 2024 until his appointment. He has over 20 […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr. Olutoyin Okeowo on his 70th birthday. President Tinubu celebrates Dr Okeowo’s contributions to Nigeria’s business, education, and faith-based sectors and describes him as a distinguished business leader, philanthropist, and dedicated servant of God. “Dr. Okeowo’s commitment to excellence has shaped industries and uplifted communities. His leadership at Metropolitan Motors […]

  President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the positive reports on Nigerians in the diaspora would inspire the younger generation on values that enhance the nation’s image. The President commended diasporan Nigerians while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, and the High Commissioner of Sierra […]

  *Urges states to round off military power by tackling poverty, other root causes of insecurity* *As govs, stakeholders commit to tackling Lake Chad challenges*   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency and other forms of security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region. According to him, the […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates renowned banker Dr. Lawrence Olusegun Aina as he celebrates his 70th birthday on January 31. President Tinubu commends Dr Aina for his contributions to Nigeria’s development, noting his distinguished career spanning over 30 years, during which he served as the chief executive of a bank for six years. The President […]

  President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The President and his team arrived on Sunday. He is now on his way back to Abuja. The two-day Summit, hosted by the government of Tanzania in […]