Speeches and Remarks

I am here for a first-hand engagement with all of the Lab participants, and to see for myself, first-hand, what is taking place. First, I want to say that I am thoroughly impressed with what I have seen. I think the Lab approach is a very unique one and it is very clear that everyone […]

Q: This Easter celebration is coming at a time that several challenges are confronting the nation, what would be your message to Nigerians? Vice President: My message is that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is also a strong and powerful message to the nation. Our nation is on the path of resurrection, progress and elevation. […]

Let me first say that we started this colloquium now about 10 years ago, and I’m sure that most of us have heard the story. Many of those who started the idea of the colloquium probably are here with us today. Most of us had worked with the then Governor of Lagos State, Governor Bola […]

Two weeks ago, I announced my intention to establish and Chair a Presidential level committee that focuses on Food Security, I am happy that today it has become a reality. Nigeria’s journey in the last three (3) years, has been a very turbulent one. The country’s need for critical job creating sectors which has been […]

I am delighted to formally announce to Nigerians this morning and our International friends and partners that One Hundred and Seven (107) Dapchi students previously abducted, have been unconditionally released by their abductors. This cheering and hearty development signifies our commitment to the security and wellbeing of all Nigerian. We are never in doubt about […]

I am very pleased to be here today to formally commission the Sunti Golden Sugar Estate. This project is timely as Nigeria makes her journey out of recession and the economy continues to show considerable progress. We are reminded of one of the cardinal objectives of this administration which is to look inwards as we […]

I am here in Yobe State today, to express my sincere sympathies with the parents, families, the Government and the entire people of Yobe State whose daughters were callously abducted by unrepentant terrorists. On 19th February, 2018, we woke up to the painful news of the abduction of One Hundred and Ten (110) students of […]

I am very pleased to receive you today. Firstly, let me congratulate the farmers, the processors and the rice dealers for all the successes you have achieved to date. Specifically, I want to thank you for believing in this Administration and our commitment to economic diversification and inclusive growth. Your investments of over Three Hundred […]

May I begin by commending my brother, Dr. Bode Ayorinde, who has a Doctor of Law and is a former lecturer at the University of Ife. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers; the Founder & Pro-Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo and Chairman of the House Technical Committee on Recession. I […]

Protocols: On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria I am honoured by the special invitation extended to me by His Excellency, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on this auspicious occasion of the celebration of the 61st Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Ghana. I am delighted at the warm […]

I am delighted to be here today, and to be part of this memorable event. It is very encouraging that a State Government on its own ventures into the subject matter of fighting Corruption deliberately, as well as transparently subjects its methods to the whole nation for detailed discussion. You may recall that on 29th […]

It is a special privilege to welcome the President of the Republic of Ghana, President Nana Akufo-Addo, perhaps the one African President who Nigerians see as truly one of their own. The sheer number of invitations that President Akufo-Addo gets to speak here in Nigeria, I’m sure will only compare with the number of times […]