Speeches and Remarks
Over a Million Displaced Persons Reunited with Loved Ones, Rebuilding of Destroyed Communities Underway – VP Osinbajo
*Restates FG’s commitment to the release of persons still in Boko Haram captivity Aside from the ongoing military operations that have significantly degraded the Boko Haram insurgents, over a million people displaced by the insurgency have been restored as efforts to rebuild destroyed their homes and communities are underway, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, […]
Nigeria is Going to be the Envy of the World Soon, says VP Osinbajo on Indepandence Day
“The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in […]
National Broadcast by H.E Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the 58th Independence Anniversary, 1st October, 2018.
Fellow Nigerians, 1. Today is a day of celebration and solemn reflection. It is the anniversary of the day Nigerians realised one of the most cherished of human desires – the desire for freedom. We, therefore, give thanks to and remember our founding fathers who laboured so hard and sacrificed so much to build and […]
President Buhari’s Speech at the High-Level Meeting on “United Against Tuberculosis: Global Action Against Global Threat”
Protocols: Let me start by welcoming everyone to this High Level meeting, especially the adoption of the all-important Political Declaration on: “United to End Tuberculosis: An Urgent Global Response to a Global Epidemic”. This is the very first global forum with dedicated focus on worldwide tuberculosis pandemic. Nigeria is delighted that this landmark event is […]
Letter to the Editor of Premium Times by VP Yemi Osinbajo Re: Osinbajo Got It Wrong On Restructuring – Atiku
Dear Editor, Kindly permit me a response to a piece in your publication, titled “Osinbajo got it wrong on Restructuring,” written, we are told, by my illustrious predecessor in office, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. First, let me say that I really would have expected Alhaji Abubakar to at least get the full text of my comments […]
President Buhari’s Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the High-Level Dialogue between Chinese and African Leaders and Business Representatives
Protocols: On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), I wish to express our appreciation to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China for the warm hospitality extended to […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Remarks at the Women Political Aspirants Summit in Abuja
I am happy to attend this Summit, which signifies the spirit of Nigerian women organized to support women political aspirants in our politics. Women constitute more than 50 percent of voters, and are by experience more dedicated and principled than their male counterparts. Politicians rely on women voters because their word is usually their bond. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address at the NEC Meeting of the APC Party
I welcome everyone gathered here today for the first meeting of the newly-elected National Executive Committee of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), after the National Convention held in June, 2018. The new NEC members assumed duties at very critical and challenging times. With General Elections coming in early 2019 any political party worth […]
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address at the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference, Abuja
Protocols I am delighted to address this distinguished gathering on the occasion of the 2018 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association. Let me thank your Association for the invitation to declare this Conference open and to express my hope that the Conference will consolidate the position of the NBA as a prime stakeholder in […]
How Patient’s Bill of Rights Will Transform Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria – VP Osinbajo
*Calls for strict compliance with proposed law by healthcare professionals *Commends Federal Ministry of Health, Consumer Protection Council for initiative “In terms of policy and funding, we, as a government, are acutely aware of the challenges of Nigeria’s health sector. And that is why we are single-mindedly pursuing the attainment of Universal Health Coverage for […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands
Protocols: I am honoured to be with you here today to celebrate the anniversary of this vital global institution. I say “vital” because the world needs the ICC. Let me start by congratulating you, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, on your election as President of the International Criminal Court, and also thank the judges of the Court […]
Combating Insecurity in the Country: Lest We Forget – Presidency
A popular refrain from some quarters is that the President is not doing enough to combat the insecurity that has beleaguered the country in recent times. Lest that untruth begins to wear a garb of reality, let us consider some initiatives taken under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to rein in the security situation, […]
