Speeches and Remarks

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON, VICE-PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, DURING THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEW YORK
STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON, VICE-PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, DURING THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEW YORK THEME: BETTER TOGETHER: 80 YEARS AND MORE FOR PEACE, DEVELOPMENT, AND HUMAN RIGHTS 24th SEPTEMBER 2025 Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Heads of State and […]
Goodnight, Doyi Abiola, Media Trailblazer, Soldier of Democracy – President Tinubu
I received with deep sadness the news early on Wednesday of the passing of Dr. Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, a trailblazing journalist, editor, and former Managing Director of the defunct Concord Group of newspapers and wife of the late Bashorun MKO Abiola. Doyin Abiola, 82, was an Amazon and an icon in Nigerian journalism. She […]
President Tinubu’s Address at the 32nd Afrexim Bank Annual Meetings – Abuja, Nigeria
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Esteemed Guests, It is a great honour to welcome you to Abuja for the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank. Nigeria is a fitting host for this pivotal gathering as Africa’s most populous nation and one of its strongest voices for unity and progress. More than a routine […]
Opening Address by President Tinubu at ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the West Africa Economic Summit 2025
Protocol. Excellencies, Colleagues, Friends, It is an honour to welcome you all—fellow Heads of State, distinguished guests, delegates, and partners—to the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit. Your presence here signals our shared commitment to shaping a new economic future for our region. We gather at a decisive moment. Today is not about celebrating […]
President Tinubu’s Speech at the National Assembly in Commemoration of Democracy Day
Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. […]
We Have Made Undeniable Progress: President Tinubu Speech on 2nd Anniversary of His Administration
Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunting spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The economic and general situation of […]
President Tinubu’s Speech on Children’s Day, May 27th, 2025
1. My Dear Children, the pride and future of our great nation, I join you to celebrate the 2025 National Children’s Day with immense pride and profound joy. On this special day, let me reaffirm our commitment to nurturing and protecting you as Nigeria’s future leaders, innovators, and changemakers. 2. Across every school, community, […]
President Tinubu’s Speech on His State Visit and Grand Reception by Anambra State
1. Protocols. Anambra Kwenu! Anambra Kwenu!! Igbo Kwezuenu!!! 2. About 30 months ago, I stood at this Venue as Candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In less than two years since my assumption of office as your president, I am delighted to be back on a state visit and to commission some legacy projects by your […]
President Tinubu’s Speech at the Official Launch of the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee in Accra, Ghana
Protocol With a profound sense of fraternity and solidarity, I stand before you today in the beautiful city of Accra to celebrate the official launch of the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) ‘s Golden Jubilee. ECOWAS was a bold vision created by our founding fathers on May 28, 1975. We have […]
President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday 18 March 2025
Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without […]
Statement By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the Comencement of the 2025 Lenten Season
As the Lenten Season commences, I extend heartfelt wishes to all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide who partake in this sacred time. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the 40-day period is a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, preparing believers for the joyous celebration of Easter. During Lent, Christians engage in earnest prayer, self-denial, almsgiving, […]
Remarks by President Tinubu at the Signing of the 2025 Budget
Protocol Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Distinguished senators and honourable members, ministers and other Partners in Progress: Today, we take another bold step in our nation’s journey of economic recovery, stability, and growth. With the signing of the 2025 Budget of Restoration, we reaffirm our commitment to securing our future, rebuilding […]