Press Releases

In his determination to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new primary healthcare centres across all local government areas in the country for accessible and qualitative healthcare delivery with the provision of new social accountability mechanisms, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, with young […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr. Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of State for Youth Development, on his birthday, today, April 8, 2024. Mr. Olawande is a youth and good governance advocate with a portfolio of accomplishments to boot. The President commends the Minister for his fidelity to service, zest for excellence, and dedication to advancing salient […]

  President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Chief Olatunde Ishola Aluko, a distinguished Nigerian, on his birthday. Chief Aluko is an accomplished geologist and a knight of John Wesley, an honour bestowed on him in recognition of his devotion to the service of God Almighty.  Sir Aluko was Chairman of The Island Club […]

  President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the Nation’s Capital, for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family. The President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.   […]

  President Bola Tinubu on Friday made a strong appeal for global peace and stability, particularly in Africa and trouble spots around the world.  Addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of International Organizations during Iftar at the State House, President Tinubu urged the ambassadors to convey the message of peace and stability to […]

In line with his determination to secure Nigeria’s socio-economic future by ensuring sustainable higher education and critical skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND): (1) Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr […]

In keeping with his dedicated efforts to ensure financial inclusion and economic prosperity for the majority of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engineer Uzoma Nwagba as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). Engineer Nwagba, 36, holds a Master’s of Business Administration from the Harvard Business […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, welcomed newly-appointed ambassadors to Nigeria, expressing his commitment to enhancing cooperation in the areas of education, mining, culture, and tourism. The President received Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Jamaica, Lincoln Downer; High Commissioner of Australia, Leilani Bin-Juda; and Ambassador of Romania, Florin Talapan at the State House, […]

  President Bola Tinubu thanks Mr. Jim Obazee, former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), for his services as the Special Investigator of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other related entities, upon his appointment on July 28, 2023. The President commends Mr. Obazee for the dedication and professionalism […]

  President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy is at a turning point and will require the steadfast support of the private sector for sustained growth and prosperity. Speaking during Iftar on Thursday in Abuja with members of the Nigerian business community, the President expressed gratitude for their support and pledged to engage with them more […]

  President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu […]

  President Bola Tinubu has called on ECOWAS member states to come together, strengthen ties, and reject forces bent on causing division within the community. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and […]