Speeches and Remarks
How Africa, Europe can Collaborate to Tap Benefit of Digital Economy, By VP Osinbajo at Europe-Africa Forum
*Urges Nigerians to keep faith with nation in Vienna meeting with Diaspora community Africa and Europe must work together to advance and harvest the economic benefits of digital economy, and at the same time prevent a counter-productive widening of the digital gap, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today at […]
Buhari’ Administration’s Multibillion-Naira Social Investment Plan Aims to Reduce Poverty- VP Osinbajo
*Plan follows India’s path *VP presents Nigeria’s Vision to Accelerate Human Capital Development by 2030 at extended NEC *Commends governors for working together across party lines “Nigerians everywhere deserve to live healthy, educated and productive lives, regardless of where in Nigeria they live or whatever other peculiarities they may have. By the sheer nature of […]
The Challenge of Global Governance- Speech by President Muhammadu Buhari at the First Edition of the Paris Peace Forum
Protocols: I am delighted to be part of the inaugural edition of the Paris Peace Forum and would like to commend the Government of France for this laudable initiative. 2. We also thank France for inviting Nigeria to participate in the forum on the sidelines of the Centenary Celebration of the Armistice. It is important […]
President Buhari’s Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 e-Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition
Protocols: I am delighted to be here at the commencement of this event – the 2018 e-Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition. The theme of this occasion – “Promoting Digital Economy in an Era of Disruptive Technologies Through Effective Regulations” is apt, building on last year’s theme that centred on Fostering the Digital Economy through Local […]
Remarks by President Muhammadu Buhari, During a Condolence Visit to Kaduna State.
Protocols: 1. I wish to begin by expressing my profound sadness at the loss of lives and properties that have occurred during these tragic incidents. It is unacceptable that criminal elements can visit on citizens the wanton killings recorded in the Kasuwan Magani incident of 18th October 2018, and the unrest around Kaduna metropolis a […]
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech at the Commissioning of the New Terminal at Port Harcourt International Airport Omagwa, Rivers State.
Protocols: 1. I am very pleased to formally commission the new International Terminal of the Port Harcourt Airport, Omagwa today. This ceremony represents a significant landmark for International air travelers, particularly from the South South region, and the entire Country. 2. You will recall that after opening the major airport terminals in the country in […]
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech at the Inauguration of the AfCFTA Committee
Protocols: 1. It is my pleasure to be here with you in this inauguration ceremony. Let me begin by saying that Nigeria today, is the largest economy in Africa. We are also the most populous nation blessed with vast natural resources. 2. For too long, our domestic productive capabilities were neglected in favour of imports. […]
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 […]
