Speeches and Remarks

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved establishment of a National Action Committee (NAC) for implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, which he signed on behalf of Nigeria at the 12th Extraordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State on 7th July 2019, in Niamey, Republic of Niger. The National Action Committee will […]

Thank you all for coming today and for the roles you have all played in planning what we hope will be a significant project to dramatically improve the quality of our electricity supply. I recall my meeting in late August, last year, with Chancellor Merkel here in Abuja, when both our Governments committed to future […]

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address at the Formal Acceptance of the Report of the Committee to Access Impact and Readiness for the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) Protocols It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to this occasion to receive the report on the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area […]

Keynote Address by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, on the Inauguration of the National Economic Council (NEC) Held on Thursday 20th June, 2019, at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Protocols I am delighted to be with you this afternoon to inaugurate the National Economic Council (NEC). NEC is established by the Constitution of the […]

Protocols All Praise is due to GOD Almighty Who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened. Twenty years ago, a democratically elected government took over from the military in a historic transfer of political power for our country. […]

*VP reels out plans, targets for sector’s development The Federal Government through a range of interventions and policy implementation will significantly improve domestic and industrial utilisation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Nigeria, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Friday at the commissioning of the Techno Oil LPG Cylinder […]

Remarks of President Muhammadu Buhari on the Submission of the Report of the Presidential Panel on Special Anti-Robery Squad (SARS) Reform Protocols: I am very pleased to receive you all on this occasion of the presentation of the Report of the Presidential Panel on SARS Reform, which was constituted as a result of public outcry […]

“We are grateful to the almighty God for His grace by which this was possible and the Nigerian people for trusting us yet again; that trust will not be betrayed. “And so on behalf of Mr. President, please accept our deepest gratitude for your support and presence here this evening. The best years of Nigeria […]

*Adds that fear and despair must not hold us back as a nation Remarks by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the 2019 Inter-Denominational Inaugural Service at the National Christain Centre, Abuja. I am deeply grateful to the Almighty God for enabling us to see this day and this season, and especially for preserving the life […]

“I understand that today, 10 of you will be walking away from this Summit with N1 million each, courtesy of the Federal Government of Nigeria and 12 months Personal Mentorship Programme courtesy of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Another 10 will win 12 months Mentorship Programme (bringing the total to 20 mentorships). “The truth is that […]

*At LASU 23rd Convocation, VP Commends Jakande, Other visionaries “We are in a race against other economies and against time. Technology has changed the employment landscape permanently. For the first time in human history, men and women will be trained in their own countries, they may even work even from their bedrooms and compete for […]

*Recounts FG’s efforts in tackling grand corruption *Adds: Next Level is to create environment for closer collaboration among government agencies, civil society & other stakeholders “And since 2015 much has been done in this battle against corruption. But we are not even slightly deluded into thinking that we have won the battle, certainly not. We […]