Press Releases

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. The President has also approved the appointment of Alhaji Tijani Hashim Abbas as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Chieftaincy Matters. General Ja’afar Isa is a respected leader […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The new Director-General of NEMA has over 20 years of work experience in diverse fields, including Human Resources, and Finance and Administration. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the […]

President Bola Tinubu celebrates his long-time friend and foremost business leader, Mr. Fola Adeola, as he marks his 70th birthday. Mr. Adeola is the founder of Guaranty Trust Bank; founder and chairman of the FATE Foundation, and member of the Commission for Africa. President Tinubu felicitates Mr. Adeola for reaching the milestone age and for […]

In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and […]

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) at the State House in […]

President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, with a deep sense of grief. The President condoles with the family of the Olubadan, the government of Oyo State, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, and the people of […]

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to set aside political differences and collaborate with the federal government to build the nation. Speaking during the breaking of Ramadan fast with governors at the State House in Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of transitioning from politics to governance, noting the need for […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro as Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Dr. Otuaro holds a PhD in Comparative Politics & Development Studies; an MSc in Public Administration, and a BSc in Education. He had previously served as a top-level executive of the Niger Delta Development Commission […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dakorinama Alabo George as the Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). Dr. George holds a PhD in Construction Management; an MSc in Quantity Surveying and Construction Engineering, and a B.Tech in Quantity Surveying. He is a fellow of the Certified Institute of Practising Professionals, […]

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy; the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and the Federal Ministry of Environment to align regulations and tax frameworks to facilitate investment expansion in telecommunications and broadband infrastructure nationwide. The President issued the directive at a meeting with a delegation from American […]

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to harness the experience of Nigeria’s intellectuals and policy experts in actualizing the government’s renewed hope agenda. He stated this on Thursday in Abuja when he received the board and management of Bruit Costaud, a government affairs outfit, […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa-CDC) in Nigeria. President Tinubu is the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. The President’s approval of the siting of the Centre in Abuja is part of […]