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  • Tinubu’s victory: Nigeria now on pathway to economic recovery – Oludare

    Tinubu’s victory: Nigeria now on pathway to economic recovery – Oludare

    Convener/National Coordinator of Social Rehabilitation Gruppe (SRG), Dr. Marindoti Oludare, in this interview with Kayode Fasua, explains why his group deployed resources to boost the presidential aspiration of President Bola Tinubu, describing last week’s victory at the Supreme Court as all that ended well. Oludare, who is a Nigeria-born, US-based medical practitioner also sets varied agenda before the Tinubu administration. Excerpts:

    You have been resonant on TV and radio programmes and also on the pages of newspapers, promoting President Bola Tinubu once as a contestant and now as President. What is the motivating factor?

    My primary motivating factor was the injustice that the president was subjected to by many of his detractors and the fact that many don’t think hard enough the see what is being done to them and how this man is trying to end the exploitation the masses have been subjected to. I had always agreed with the President’s policy positions and I had come to the conclusion that he was the only one that could do what needed to be done to fix the nation. I was alarmed by the negative attention the “Agbado” statement got, Nigeria is a country where an egg sells for 200 naira, and out unthinking youth do not know that the lack of agbado to make poultry feed is the reason the eggs cost that much. Maybe if they were that witty, they would have rushed to the farm to make more agbado instead of making memes about agbado. Many gigabytes of content was posted on social media, however the kilobyte of knowledge that should be posted in their brain is found wanting. I am a medical doctor, I have done many great things in my life, but campaigning for my president is the greatest thing I have done so far. His victory was my proudest moment. His success will be the greatest testament to my impeccable judgement.

    You recently had a war of words on prime TV with David Hudenyi, a journalist and arch-critic of President Tinubu who lives in the Diaspora like yourself. What is the perception of majority of Nigerians in the Diaspora about the President?

    Some still don’t understand the problems so they are misguided. But the vast majority have come around to reason with what the president’s position is and they agree with him. The president has the Midas touch. David Udenyin is supposed to be a journalist, he filed a freedom of information act request for documents against President Tinubu, when I asked him to request same for Atiku Abubakar, a cat got his tongue. Halliburton and Jefferson Williams are all a part of public record in the United States. 

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    He likes to call the president “bad names”; When I presented salient exculpatory facts from the document he released and he was asked to give a rebuttal, he chickened out. I guess he’s shy of the facts. You can ask 50cent, Jay Z, drug is what you do when you’re broke, not what you do as a Treasurer of a multinational company like Mobil. This is commonsensical. I guess David needs to rethink his choices as a journalist. A journalist should be on a mission to discover the truth not to witch-hunt or wish-think. David is a man with vivid wild imagination which he often projects to beguiles his unassuming followers

    You are at the vanguard of calls for official control of some excesses in the social media. Won’t this amount to suppressing freedom of speech?

    I won’t characterize it as control, I’ll call it regulation. We must admit social media has wrecked palpable havoc to collective fabric of our shared humanity. It use to be that children were raised by nature or nutrient, now parents can’t raise their wards anymore, algorithms raise their children for them. David Udenyin once told Olisa Agbakoba (a 70 year old man) shut up on social media. That is uncouth, rude and unAfrican. We are cultured people and I’m sure David’s parent didn’t raise him that way.

    My solution to the ills caused by social media is to first shift liabilities on social media companies for contents people view. People should only be allowed on the platforms upon subscription and should only see what they’ve paid for. Let me elucidate further, if I’m a sex addict and I go on social media for lewd and lascivious content, the next time I’m on there, that is all they’ll continue to show me. So why should I not be able to sue them for reasonable money for worsening my condition. A lot of children have committed suicide over the addictive contents they’ve accessed on social media. We should all be able to sue them for making us sick. Mark Zuckerberg is the new Pablo Escobar, selling us the drug of content and making us sick. Now we have a generation as dumb as a rock. I fear for my future, a future where people in my generation have been deprived of their 6th sense. Internet is a beautiful being, social media is the cancer it has. Let’s put it into remission

    You were also reported to have advocated sweeping reforms in the National Youth Service Corps.  What is the nature of these reforms?

    I call it national Youth Servitude Corps. Since the days of John the Baptist, service has always been voluntary. There is no such thing as involuntary service. Google it. What you’ll find is just servitude. NYSC has created and perpetuated a rotating vacuum of unemployment that will never be filled until the program is scrapped. Every job allotted to Corp members can be permanently filled by a Nigerian if the scheme never existed. It is not just an avenue for educated youth to be exploited, it is also and unwarranted obstruction on their progress in life. How do we convert Brain Drain to Brain Gain if we insert an NYSC barrier into that pipeline.

    Here are my suggestions for meaningful reforms. Let us turn it into a National Youth Job Corp, where anybody above the age of 18, (with those who never attended subsidized Nigerian University being given a higher preference) these young Nigerians will join AT WILL and be paid the monthly NYSC ALAWI to train and learn to become better carpenters, masons, mechanics, plumbers electricians, gadgets repairer, seamstress, chef etc. We can all acknowledge that there is a dearth of these skills in our society. Let us equip the less privileged youth with skills that will potentials him or her to be a partake in the future Nigerian economy.

    The Nigerian economy is currently in distress, judging by the worsening exchange rate and huge debt profile. How should the Tinubu administration ride the storm?

    They are doing exactly what they need to do. As a doctor, I tend to use the human body to analyze. Nigeria needed a radical surgery to remove multiple highly invasive cancers that we threaten the very existence of the body. During that progress pain will be caused, there will be blood loss. Blood is a connective tissue just like dollar connects our economy. The resultant blood loss might mean you’ll need to give that patient blood transfusion while on the operating table. That is why the minister of finance has sort the crucial loans we needed. Once the radical excision of our economic cancer is over, the country will start to recuperate and I can admit that we are at the beginning of our recovery process. The tremendous growth that Nigeria will experience will make President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the greatest black politician in the history of Mankind and nobody will ever come close for centuries. I love that man.

    The body chemistry of the present government in Nigeria shows more youths are being  drafted into governance. As a 34-year-old, what is your political aspiration?

    Personally I believe I have guts and guile to lead my state. However, I only have the wits and not the wherewithal. It’s not the right time. Hence I’ll have to wait for my turn. Èmi Kọ́ Ló Kàn

    How much impact has your organisation,  the Social Rehabilitation Gruppe, made in shaping socio-political events in Nigeria?

    Well are still in court fighting for an legal determination of Section 20 subsection 3 of the CBN act of 2007 which states “subject to sectien 22 of this Act, shall be redeemed by the Bank upon demand.” We believe this act means that Emefiele never had the right to say that “our money will be useless in our hands.” But we’ll let the court decide. This determination we believe is very crucial. While the CBN has an unhindered write to change cash, he has no right to erase the value stored in that cash. Value is a representation of human dignity. We’ve earned it, it is our sweat and the Nigerian Law never gave CBN the power to wipe it away.

  • Supreme court ruling: Tinubu ‘ll now focus on Nigeria’s challenges – Adeleke

    Supreme court ruling: Tinubu ‘ll now focus on Nigeria’s challenges – Adeleke

    Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun says it is time for President Bola Tinubu to focus on tackling Nigeria’s numerous challenges, following the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court.

    Adeleke said this in a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, his spokesperson in Abuja.

    He congratulated Tinubu for the affirmation saying it was time to come together for Nigeria.

    “The governor made the congratulatory remarks in the presence of the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folasade Ojo-Tinubu who was at Ede to attend the 8th Day Fidau prayer of the father of Osun State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Alhaji Wahab Ayofe,” he said.

    He lauded the main opposition candidate in the election for deepening the country’s electoral jurisprudence by testing their complaints at the law court.

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    “Our judicial system has once again proven itself in tackling disputes that arise from our elections.

    “On behalf of the good people of Osun, I congratulate President Tinubu on his judicial victory at the apex court.

    “It is my hope that your presidency will bring progress, unity, and prosperity to our nation, and I want to restate my commitment to partner you in offering good governance for our people,” he said.

    (NAN)

  • Tinubu mourns Iyalode Alaba Lawson

    Tinubu mourns Iyalode Alaba Lawson

    President Bola Tinubu has mourned the Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, who died on Saturday.

    In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu described Chief Lawson as an enterprising, courageous, astute, and distinguished businesswoman and leader. 

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    “Iyalode Lawson epitomised enterprise, brilliance, and ingenuity. Her death is a very painful loss. May the Almighty God grant her eternal rest,” the President said.

    Iyalode Lawson was the former president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).

  • Tinubu, Atiku, Obi: What next after judgment?

    Tinubu, Atiku, Obi: What next after judgment?

    Nigeria is bigger than President Bola Tinubu and his rivals in the last presidential election, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party(LP).

    The trio vied for the highest office in the land because the country existed. Therefore, patriotism demands that the winner and his opponents should continue to hold the Nigerian Project very dear.

    The election has been won and lost. That is the reality. The judgment of the Supreme Court has drawn the curtains on that epoch. It is final. The appropriate lessons should also be learned by stakeholders. But, in summary, the winners are Nigeria and democracy.

    The leaders who approached the court with their claims and prayers have made contributions to national development in an unexpected way. The judgments of the presidential tribunal and Supreme Court have enriched the country’s jurisprudence. Lawyers, jurists, politicians, law students and other Nigerians are now in a vantage position to better appreciate certain constitutional interpretations and the sanctity of the constitution as the regulator of political behaviour.

    Power has not landed on the palm of President Tinubu on a platter of gold. He struggled for political control and succeeded where some people had failed. But, the acquisition of power is only meaningful if it is used to cater for the welfare and happiness of the greater number of citizens.

    The president is expected to deploy power with humility, be firm and decisive and allow the interest of Nigerians to shape his policy directions.

    In Nigeria, people suffer in the midst of plenty. For a president who is committed to change and improvement in the life of the people, it cannot be business as usual. In particular, there is greater expectation that Tinubu, an activist, humanist and friends of the masses, will preside over a government that will reposition the country for excellence, and in the interest of the ordinary people.

    The ruling party should now ensure that the government it had midwifed stays on course in the implementation of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda.’

    It is a self-imposed burden. Many APC stalwarts pride themselves as “progressives” and “welfarists.” Should they not make a difference to justify their public perception?

    Neither should the opposition be dormant by the current disappointment. The beauty of democracy is that there is room for the opposition to thrive. Therefore, both the PDP and LP should not go into slumber. Other smaller parties that have not been de-registered should aspire to grow. They should cease to be surrogates to bigger platforms. Their responsibility is to keep watch over government activities, offer constructive criticisms and provide alternative solutions to pressing socio-economic challenges.

    For President Tinubu, there is relief. For APC, the nightmare may be over. But, Nigerians, it must be noted, expect the dividends of democracy to flow without further restrictions or inhibitions. Five months after the inauguration of the Tinubu government, and after exercising patience for a reasonable period, the people deserves a new lease of life.

    The president has described his victory at the apex court as an impetus for hardwork, a sort of energiser. More importantly, there is no further distraction arising from the litigations. As the president put it, “the court has put a stop to shenanigans, innuendos, lies and trials in the media. The court has demonstrated a strong commitment to the rule of law and justice. We will use the strength of our diversity to build a great country.”

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    Noting that he had started tackling the challenges of development since his swearing in, President Tinubu acknowledged the need for his administration to work harder.

    The historic poll has polarised the country. Nigeria became more divided along ethnic and religious lines. There is need for national healing. The president, conscious of the imperative of national unity, said:”We are members of the same family, living in the same house, but in different rooms.  We need a change of mindset for the sake of our country,  our children and grandchildren.”

    The Big Three-President Tinubu, Atiku and Obi-actually did well in the election by polling over eight million, seven million and six million votes respectively. The implication is that they are leaders, who cannot be dismissed with the wave of the hand. Remarkably, President Tinubu has waved the olive branch, Atiku and Obi should, as venerable opposition leaders and statesmen, invest more in democracy and popular rule through their invaluable ideas and reiteration of support for nation-building.

    The opposition is at liberty to sharpen its arrows. Bit, it should be within the bound of reason and logic. If any action embarked upon by political parties outside government is only meant to uncritically divert government’s attention and not for upholding the national interest, then, it is counter-productive.

    Opposition in democracy should not be a blind enterprise. They should embrace the ethics of moderation in complex times which advocates that a sensible balance should be maintained in all pursuits.

    One of the areas requiring their contributions is electoral reform. If the sanctity of the ballot box is to be guaranteed, doubts and reservations about some mistakes of the umpire, which are usually blown out of proportion, should be resolved. Nigerians are very emotional about election and they can only respond to the electoral process if there is substantial assurance that their vote will count.

    Opposition leaders who know their onions can propose.electoral reform bills to the parliament if they intend to add value to the electoral system.Then, the culture of do-or-die during electioneering should give way. Political desperation is not a mark of maturity. In addition, the political class should demonstrate confidence in the court, which is the final arbiter in political dispute.

    Recent developments have brought to the front burner the place of social media in electoral democracy. Social media has become a divisive and destabilising tool in the hands of politicians bent on tormenting opponents through outright misinformation, falsehood, campaign of calumny, and character assassination.

    Social media terrorism was in vogue during the last election. Opinion is divided on whether it should be regulated or not. An unscrupulous element, hiding in the corner of his room, can create tension and wreck havoc on the country through some kind of dubious postings or portrayals.

    Is there something to learn from other climes? The technolog is not a native of Nigeria. It was imported. But, it has come to stay. Its advantages are enormous. In a speed of lightning, information is disseminated worldwide. Also, within some minutes, mankind can be thrown into panic and tribulation.  A whole country can be enveloped in anxiety or fear through avoidable fabrication. Should Nigeria not copy how social media is operated and used for development in advanced countries? How can Nigeria stem or halt social media abuse or misuse?

    It should however, be borne in mind that government’s activities which do not resonate with the people would spark reactions. It opens the door to social media miscreants to sensationalise them exergerrate their impact on the society.

    The reward for voting is performance, which is measured by some parameters. Now that President Tinubu has resolved to work harder, it is expected that the administration will commence a speedy implementation of its people-oriented policies and programmes.

    The effects of the renewed hope agenda implementation should be felt in two critical areas of stable electricity and uninterrupted fuel supply for domestic consumption. The informal sector will thrive if power is stable. Also, if refineries are up other feet, and not on their knees, Nigerians will be liberated from the current quagmire.

    If these two are fixed, Nigerians will heave a sigh of relief.

    The greatest achievement of President Tinubu should be the resolution of the national question. Nigeria should be restructured to foster ‘true’ federalism.

  • German Chancellor Scholz meets Tinubu tomorrow

    German Chancellor Scholz meets Tinubu tomorrow

    … development organization sets agenda for Chancellor 

    German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is expected in Nigeria on a two-day working visit, The Nation has learnt.

    Scholz is scheduled to be in Nigeria from October 29-30.

    While in Nigeria, the German Chancellor will meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray according to his itinerary made available by the German Embassy in Abuja.

    Besides, the Chancellor is also expected to visit Lagos to open a Nigeria-German Business Conference organised by the Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce.

    He will also interface with representatives of civil society as well as with Nigerian start-up entrepreneurs.

    With the delegation, Chancellor Scholz will take part in a tour of the city of Lagos to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by a megacity such as Lagos.

    The German Embassy, in a statement to Diplomatic Correspondents in Abuja, said the visit is to strengthen the over 60 years bilateral relations between both countries.

    The statement reads in part: “The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Germany and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is the first visit of a Head of Government to Nigeria since the inauguration of the new government.

    “With diplomatic relations spanning over 60 years, Germany and Nigeria have a warm and longstanding relationship. They are natural partners as both are the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents.

    “This visit intends to accentuate Germany’s appreciation for the strong partnership over the years, and underlines the importance the German government places in Nigeria’s role in the region and globally.”

    Chancellor Scholz will be accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking German business people including CEOs of some of the highest-valued German companies, as well as by a cultural delegation.

     “This is because the visit is also geared at intensifying the relations in the economic and cultural sectors and exploring opportunities for investment in Nigeria,” the elated Embassy further explained.

    Ahead of Scholz’s visit to Nigeria and Ghana,a development organization, ONE, an international movement working to end extreme poverty and preventable diseases by 2030, has set an agenda for him as it appealed for the interlocutors not only to meet verbally on one-on-one basis, but to make concrete offers, saying that the chancellor should work to create incentives for investment in Africa and fill the much-vaunted “partnership at eye level” with life.

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    Stephan Exo-Kreischer, Director of ONE Germany, says: “Words alone are not enough. Scholz rightly emphasises that investments in Africa are synonymous with investments in our own future. However, the idea of ‘partnership at eye level’ must not be allowed to degenerate into a mere political phrase. For all too often, the major industrialised nations have let Africa down. No wonder many African countries are turning away from the West. It is time that partnership-based cooperation with African states was not just mentioned in Sunday speeches but backed up with concrete action. This also includes the fact that Africa urgently needs increased and improved development financing. Africa definitely needs to be heard more than it has been so far. Investing in Africa is also investing in our own future.

    Speaking from the same perspective, Stanley Achonu, Director of ONE Nigeria, calls on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to advocate for development financing and greater African representation, saying “Chancellor Scholz spoke out in favour of the African Union’s inclusion in the G20, which has just happened.

    He added “But that is notf enough, Africa must also be represented in financial institutions. In essence, Africa’s progress hinges on access to equitable and affordable investments that foster the development of homegrown solutions to both local and global challenges. Moreover, African nations must be included in global decision-making bodies on issues that impact them, thereby granting them control over their own destinies. The chancellor should clearly show his leadership on these issues by actively listening to the concerns of the countries of the global South and promptly translating them into concrete actions”.

    Still speaking in the same nexus, ONE urges Germany to fulfil its share of the $80 billion commitment announced by G7 Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) in 2021 to support economic growth in Africa while supporting the call for increased African representation in global decision-making bodies. Additionally, Germany should lead in championing the reform of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), advocating for greater flexibility, resolving unfair debt systems, and facilitating more accessible finance, potentially yielding over $1 trillion in funding.

    According to a statement posted on the website of the German Embassy in Nigeria on Friday, the leadership of the embassy said the visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Germany and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    The statement reads, “It is the first visit of a Head of Government to Nigeria since the inauguration of the new government. With diplomatic relations spanning over 60 years, Germany and Nigeria have a warm and longstanding relationship. They are natural partners as both are the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents.

    “This visit intends to accentuate Germany’s appreciation for the strong partnership over the years and underlines the importance the German government places in Nigeria’s role in the region and globally.

    “While in the country, Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray in Abuja. He will then proceed to Lagos where he will open a Nigeria-German Business Conference organized by the Nigerian-German Chamber of Commerce.

    “While in Lagos, he will interface with representatives of Nigerian civil society as well as with Nigerian start-up entrepreneurs. Along with the delegation, Chancellor Scholz will take part in a tour of the city of Lagos to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by a megacity such as Lagos.

    “Chancellor Scholz will be accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking German business people including CEOs of some of the highest-valued German companies, as well as by a cultural delegation. This is because the visit is also geared at intensifying the relations in the economic and cultural sectors and exploring opportunities for investment in Nigeria.

    “The German Embassy in Nigeria is honoured to welcome Chancellor Scholz and looks forward to continuing to work on strengthening our important and warm bilateral relations.

    As gathered, ONE is an international movement working to end extreme poverty and preventable diseases by 2030, primarily for every person to live a life of dignity and opportunity. ONE, a non-partisan that is committed urging governments to do more in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases, especially in Africa. ONE also helps citizens demand accountability from their governments

  • Mutiu Are hails Tinubu’s Supreme Court victory

    Mutiu Are hails Tinubu’s Supreme Court victory

    A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, Alhaji Mutiu Are has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his victory at the Supreme Court.

    Are who is also the Otun Bada Adinni of Lagos averred that the dismissal of the petitions brought forth by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party was a resounding affirmation of the trust and mandate bestowed upon Tinubu by the Nigerian people.

    “This outcome not only reinforces the will of the Nigerian citizens who freely chose you as their leader but also reaffirms the strength and integrity of our democratic processes. As the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, this victory is a testament to your dedication, vision, and your ability to connect with the aspirations of the people.

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     Are also congratulated the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, saying the VP’s partnership and collaborative efforts with the President was a testament to the unity and resolve within the administration.

     “Furthermore, I offer my sincere congratulations to our esteemed First Lady, Yeye Asiwaju Remi Tinubu, whose unwavering support has undoubtedly been a source of strength and encouragement for you.

     “As we celebrate this momentous victory, I join millions of Nigerians in earnest prayers for your continued good health, longevity, and wisdom to lead our great nation to greater heights.

     “Once again, congratulations, Mr. President. May your journey be marked by success and the fulfillment of the aspirations of our beloved nation.

     “Congratulations, Mr. President,” Are said.

  • Tinubu appoints  Olaopa, 11 others into Federal Civil Service Commission

    Tinubu appoints  Olaopa, 11 others into Federal Civil Service Commission

    President Bola Tinubu has appointed one-time Federal Permanent Secretary, Professor Tunji Olaopa, as the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), along with eleven other members.

    According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointment of the new FCSC Chairman and members is subject to Senate’s confirmation.

    The statement explained that the appointment was in exercise of President Tinubu’s powers as prescribed by the Constitutional provision, which instructs him to appoint chairmen and members for fourteen federal executive bodies.

    “As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, Amended) empowers the President to appoint its Chairman and members, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to serve in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate,” it said.

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    The other eleven newly appointed Commissioner include “Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo – Member (Representing Adamawa | Gombe | Taraba); Ms. Gekpe Grace Isu – Member (Representing Akwa Ibom | Cross River); Dr. Chamberlain Nwele – Member (Representing Anambra | Ebonyi | Enugu); Mr. Rufus N. Godwins – Member (Representing Rivers | Delta | Bayelsa); and Dr. Adamu Hussein – Member (Representing Niger | FCT).

    “Mr. Aminu Nabegu – Member (Representing Jigawa | Kano); Ms. Hindatu Abdullahi – Member (Representing Kaduna | Katsina); Mr. Shehu Aliyu – Member (Representing Kebbi | Sokoto | Zamfara); Ms. Odekunle Rukiyat Aduke – Member (Representing Kogi | Kwara); Mr. Jide Jimoh – Member (Representing Lagos | Ogun) and Dr. Festus Oyebade – Member (Representing Osun | Oyo).

    “Upon confirmation, the new FCSC leadership is expected to commence work with effect from November 30, 2023, following the expiration of tenure of the current Federal Civil Service Commission Chairman and membership on November 29, 2023.

    “The President anticipates that the new FCSC leadership will competently facilitate the transformation, reorientation, and digitization of the Federal Bureaucracy to enable, and not stifle, growth and enhanced private sector participation in the development of the Nigerian economy, in full adherence to the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration,” the statement said.

  • BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Tunji Olaopa, 11 others into Federal Civil Service Commission

    BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Tunji Olaopa, 11 others into Federal Civil Service Commission

    President Bola Tinubu has appointed one-time Federal Permanent Secretary, Professor Tunji Olaopa as Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) with eleven other members.

    According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointment of the new FCSC Chairman and members is subject to Senate’s confirmation.

    The statement explained that the appointment was in exercise of President Tinubu’s powers, as prescribed by the Constitutional provision, which instructs him to appoint chairmen and members for fourteen federal executive bodies.

    “As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, Amended) empowers the President to appoint its Chairman and members, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to serve in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate,” it said.

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    The other eleven newly appointed Commissioners include: “Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo – Member (Representing Adamawa | Gombe | Taraba); Ms. Gekpe Grace Isu – Member (Representing Akwa Ibom | Cross River); Dr. Chamberlain Nwele – Member (Representing Anambra | Ebonyi | Enugu); Mr. Rufus N. Godwins – Member (Representing Rivers | Delta | Bayelsa); and Dr. Adamu Hussein – Member (Representing Niger | FCT).

    “Mr. Aminu Nabegu – Member (Representing Jigawa | Kano); Ms. Hindatu Abdullahi – Member (Representing Kaduna | Katsina); Mr. Shehu Aliyu – Member (Representing Kebbi | Sokoto | Zamfara); Ms. Odekunle Rukiyat Aduke – Member (Representing Kogi | Kwara); Mr. Jide Jimoh – Member (Representing Lagos | Ogun)

    and Dr. Festus Oyebade – Member (Representing Osun | Oyo).

    “Upon confirmation, the new FCSC leadership is expected to commence work with effect from November 30, 2023, following the expiration of tenure of the current Federal Civil Service Commission Chairman and membership on November 29, 2023.

    “The President anticipates that the new FCSC leadership will competently facilitate the transformation, reorientation, and digitization of the Federal Bureaucracy to enable, and not stifle, growth and enhanced private sector participation in the development of the Nigerian economy, in full adherence to the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration,” the statement reads.

  • Lagos APC congratulates Tinubu, Nigerians

    Lagos APC congratulates Tinubu, Nigerians

    The chairman of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, described the Supreme Court judgment which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 election judgment as ‘the elixir the country needs to move forward in its quest to give Africa and the Black race the right direction.’

    Ojelabi, in a statement by his media aide, Bola Akingbehin, praised the Justices of the Supreme Court (JSC), led by Justice John Okoro, and described them as ‘men of courage, integrity, and honour who have, through their professional competence, put the country on the path of greatness and success’.

    He encouraged members of the Bar and the Bench to emulate these Justices in the discharge of their duties so that the judiciary, which is the last hope of the people, would always live above board.

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    The chairman also implored Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to forget personal ambitions and selfish interests and support the President in moving the nation forward.

    He added: “We are first and foremost Nigerians before joining any political party or any faith-based organisation. Nigerians must first defend and protect their country.”

    Ojelabi also rejoiced with Nigerians on the judicial feat achieved and urged them to continue to support the Federal and state governments by remaining law-abiding citizens at all times.

  • S’Court verdict: Remain focused on victory, Jaji urges Tinubu

    S’Court verdict: Remain focused on victory, Jaji urges Tinubu

    Former speakership aspirant and member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji federal constituency, Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji, has charged President Bola Tinubu to remain focused on victory by delivering the “Renewed Hope Agenda” to promised Nigerians.

    The lawmaker in a congratulatory message ascribed the affirmation of the February 25 election by the Supreme Court, as a victory for all Nigerians.

    In the statement issued on Friday, October 27, in Abuja, by his media office, Jaji also hailed the Supreme Court for defending the votes and mandate the good people of Nigeria overwhelmingly gave President Bola Tinubu to lead them for four years.

    He said: “This victory is for all Nigerians and will ginger President Tinubu to focus on his campaign promises to Nigerians and ensure peace and security of Nigerians

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    “I call on all stakeholders and all the aggrieved persons to join hands with the President and support the government in achieving the ongoing developmental initiatives that will improve the fortunes of this country.

    Jaji, who is the chairman House Committee on Ecological Funds while commending the judges of the Supreme Court landmarkand mark judgment, noted that the ruling will go a long way in restoring the confidence and hope of Nigerian people on the sanctity of the judiciary as the last hope of the common man.