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  • Tinubu/Shettima: Yahaya applauds PEPC’s verdict

    Tinubu/Shettima: Yahaya applauds PEPC’s verdict

    Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed his elation over the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which unanimously affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory at the 2023 Presidential Election.

    Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who is also the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, described the judgment as a victory for democracy and truth, and a momentous affirmation of the Nigerian people’s trust in President Tinubu’s leadership.

    “This victory is a testament to the strength of our democracy, the resilience of our institutions, and the belief of our people in a brighter future,” Governor Inuwa Yahaya said.

    He applauded the PEPC’s dismissal of the consolidated petitions presented by the People’s Democratic Party, Labour Party, and People’s Democratic Movement, along with their presidential candidates, describing the decision as a reinforcement of the people’s will and the transparency of Nigeria’s electoral system.

    The Governor also congratulated the All Progressives Congress family and hailed the legal team that represented the president and the party. 

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    Governor Inuwa Yahaya also commended the erudition of the judges and indeed the Nigerian Judiciary for their diligent handling of the cases and ultimately upholding the sanctity of Nigeria’s democracy, noting that the meticulous review has unequivocally validated the legitimacy of the President and Vice President’s election, confirming that they were duly elected by the majority of lawful votes.

     He also hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its impartial role during the polls as the unbiased umpire in the electoral process.

    “The victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, in the presidential election petition court proceedings is a triumph for democracy and truth. It paves the way for the President to continue with his quality leadership for the benefit of all Nigerians”.

    Reflecting on President Tinubu’s first 100 days in office, Governor Yahaya highlighted his unwavering commitment and bold steps in addressing the nation’s myriad of challenges.

    He assured that the Government of Gombe State wholeheartedly supports the President’s vision for a better Nigeria and believes his leadership represents renewed hope for the nation.

  • Tinubu: I’ll ensure well-resourced Nigerian military

    Tinubu: I’ll ensure well-resourced Nigerian military

    President Bola Tinubu has promised to do everything within his constitutional powers to ensure that the Nigerian military is well resourced and fit-for-purpose to discharge its constitutional duties of protecting the nation. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, made the promise during the graduation of participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 31, on Friday in Abuja.

    He said the Armed Forces of Nigeria represents one of the finest institutions that the nation could be proud of, assuring that the government would continue to appreciate the sacrifice and patriotism of the gallant men and women of the military. He said the college had continue to produce military and civilian leaders who are intellectually sound, courageous, patriotic and of high integrity.

    He added that the college’s unique style of consolidated knowledge through a broad thematic areas had helped in finding sustainable solution to national security and developments problem not just in Nigeria but in Africa and beyond. He expressed confidence that the graduates of course 31 would bring the knowledge, expertise and skill acquired during the course to hear in finding solution to current and emerging security and developmental challenges in the country.

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    “Our dear country is faced with the flora of challenges including insecurity, social economic hiccups, climate change and migratory issues, ‘the so-called Japa syndrome. We are confronted by systematic corruption, crude oil theft, reduce national productivity, weak infrastructure, weak revenue base, rising domestic and external debt among others. Those challenges demand creative and purposeful driving leadership to mitigate.

    “Since coming into office, I have rolled up my sleeves myself to confront and address them frontally and we shall overcome with the special grace of God. I must admit that those challenges will require the deployment of knowledge and insight you have acquired from this college,” he said. The President said he rejigged the leadership of the armed forces and police among others to usher in fresh perspective to dealing with the security challenges, urging the participants to go back to their respective services and agencies and align with the visions of the new leadership.

    Tinubu said the world was currently faced with myriads of threats such as the disruptive effect of emerging technologies, cyber threats, and unconstitutional change of government in African sub-region. He urged the military to help the governments to build resilience against the recent spate of the democratic recession in West Africa and building stronger assistance and mitigation to all the challenges.

    “I am banking on you to provide creative leadership solutions towards addressing those national, regional and global challenges,” he added. The president also pledged to ensure the completion of the college’s permanent site before the end of his first term to enable the college to conveniently transmute into a full-fledged Defence University.

  • PEPC: Judgment validates Tinubu’s earlier victory-Uzodinma

    PEPC: Judgment validates Tinubu’s earlier victory-Uzodinma

    • Calls for close rank among political opponents

    The Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has said that the verdict given by the Presidential Election Petition Court (Tribunal) validates the earlier victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25 Presidential Election for which some candidates and their political parties decided to contest.

    Uzodinma who spoke through his Media Adviser, Oguwike Nwachuku said this on Friday while speaking to The Nation.

    According to the governor,  the judgment has shown democracy has come to stay despite challenges in its practice.

    According to him, President Tinubu’s victory at the tribunal has clearly shown he was the duly elected President of Nigeria and indeed a victory for democracy.

    “It shows once more that democracy in Nigeria is in action despite the challenges that come with its practice.”

    The validation of Tinubu as the duly elected President of Nigeria places a further burden on him to be magnanimous in victory and see the whole country and its citizens as his constituency and work towards the good of all regardless of political affiliation. Good enough, the Tribunal has said that all Nigerians voted for President Tinubu and that is a loud statement that he should work for all Nigerians.

    He called for close rank among the President’s opponents to move the nation forward on the path of peace and development.

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    “I also think that the time for the President’s opponents to close ranks, congratulate and  join him to work for Nigeria and Nigerians is now.”

    He believed that the judges worked hard to come to the conclusion they had reached.

    “Regarding the Tribunal judgment proper, I want to believe that the judges worked so hard to come to the conclusion they reached. The judiciary is all about facts, evidence, and the ability to prove what is alleged.

    “I hope the judgment has provided the petitioners the avenue to ask themselves if actually, they did all that was judicially practicable and possible to convince the court that President Tinubu did not win the election.

    “That all the five justices agreed on the judgment shows that the counsel to the petitioners needed to have worked much harder to convince at least one of the justices.

    “The law is not a respecter of hearsay or sentiment but rather a slave to hard facts, evidence and truth. But more importantly, the judgment has shown that the counsel who did not win today could win tomorrow if they do the right thing.”

  • Youth Assembly Speaker urges President Tinubu to appoint Dauda Adamu as Youth Minister

    Youth Assembly Speaker urges President Tinubu to appoint Dauda Adamu as Youth Minister

    Rt. Hon. Olakunle Gbotifa, Speaker of Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Lagos State, who doubles as the National Leader of the Tinubu Youth Organization (TYO), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Hon. Dauda Adamu as the Minister of Youth.

    Speaking with journalists after the Assembly’s plenary session, the member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council said youth parliamentarians were instrumental to the emergence of the President.

    Adamu, one of the TYO leaders, is a graduate of Banking and Finance from the premier Igbinedion University Okada and holds a Master’s Degree in Management and Finance from one of the Ivy League Universities in the United Kingdom.

    Gbotifa noted that Adamu was one of the promising youths who enjoyed President Tinubu’s transformative initiatives in the education sector during his eight-year tenure as the Governor of Lagos State. 

    “We recall the provision of free education in all public primary and secondary schools, payment of fees for WAEC/NECO examinations and internal examinations to ensure that students, irrespective of origin, did not drop out of school. Mr Adamu, like thousands of other students, was positively impacted by this compassionate policy. 

    “Another milestone legacy of Asiwaju’s mentorship which gave young people seats at the table was an initiative of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu adopted by the State Government, namely the Spelling Bee competition which made any student who emerged as the winner to serve as a symbolic One Day Governor of Lagos.

    “Interestingly, Hon. Adamu’s alma mater, Model College, Badore in Eti-Osa LGA, produced the first female winner of the competition. As someone who showed great leadership skills early in life, it was not a surprise that Mr Adamu was selected as one of the students who formed the symbolic cabinet of the One Day Governor.

    “It is, therefore, not out of place to state that the quality education that the Lagos Government under the leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu provided at the time (and still provides) contributed in no mean ways to the solid educational background that has helped Mr Adamu to become the man he is today.

    “Mr President, Sir, the then young boy from Taraba State, for whom the pursuit of academic excellence made to cross path with a destiny changer which Your Excellency are, might become the first among the direct beneficiaries of your progressive education policy in Lagos State to have a seat in your federal cabinet.

    “It is also important to state that Mr Adamu has a rich political experience. As a committed member and one of the most respected youth leaders in All Progressives Congress (APC), in addition to other party roles at different times, he served as a member of the Asiwaju-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

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    “He was visibly and actively involved in the campaigns across Nigeria in order to get the APC and its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, elected during the 2023 presidential election.

    “Mr Adamu has exemplified impeccable leadership strides in most of the responsibilities assigned to him that were youth-oriented, and with his wide network within the business, political and civil society spaces, we believe that, if appointed, he would work diligently to actualise the President’s Renewed Hope agenda for Nigerian youths. 

    “This will deliver mutually benefiting dividends for both the government and Nigerian youths as well as strengthen the President’s well-known commitment to mentorship of young leaders,” the statement added.

  • Oyo women hail Tinubu on PEPC victory, make case for female minister 

    Oyo women hail Tinubu on PEPC victory, make case for female minister 

     A group, Renewed Hope Women and Youths in Oyo state on Friday, September 8, congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC).

    The group also said that it appreciates the president for believing in women and youths.

    It said: ‘’We appreciate all the government policies so far and the president for believing in women and youths by appointing Betta Edu and Bosun Tijani as ministers in the Renewed Hope agenda.”

    The group also urged President Tinubu to pick the minister of youth affairs from the state. 

     According to them, Oyo state has one minister and in the past few years, no female minister has been chosen from the state.  

    The group further stated: ‘’Presently, women’s ministerial percentage is less than 19%, this is why we are appealing to the president that the Minister of Youth Affairs should come to a woman in South West and specifically Oyo state.

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     “We, renewed hope women/ youths group in Oyo State (APC) wish to appeal to our president that, Oyo State women/youths contributed so much to the victory of the APC in the last election. We want your Excellency to believe that women know how to handle youth and young ones well.

    ‘’We want the Minister of Youth Affairs to come to Oyo state and for a young woman to handle the office. We believe with a woman as the minister of Youth Affairs for the first time, youths would be developed in their various skills and there would be Job creation for them. 

    “The Renewed Hope Women/ Youths Group in Oyo state recommend a young woman, an eloquent, diligent young mother, passionate woman who has contributed much to the development of women/youths in the person of Olaitan Victor. She has the skill and influence both at home and abroad to develop our youths.

    “Victor was an aspirant for House of Representative, Ibadan North constituency in 2022 on the party’s platform and Board Member WITSA (World Innovation, Technology android Service Alliance USA) etc.”

  • NESG endorses Tinubu’s 8-point agenda

    NESG endorses Tinubu’s 8-point agenda

    The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s eight-point agenda.

    A statement from the NESG said the Tinubu administration’s agenda is designed to improve the country’s economic situation and help it overcome the current economic challenges in Nigeria.

    The NESG specifically mentioned the World Bank’s forecast of an average annual economic growth rate of 2.9 percent for Nigeria between 2023 and 2025.

    This forecast, the NESG said, indicates the possibility of positive change and improvement in the country’s economic situation.

    It said that if everyone works together and puts in their effort, Nigeria can successfully navigate these challenges and experience economic growth.

    According to the NESG, “these challenges are worsened by an uneven allocation of resources, macroeconomic instability, and institutional deficiencies. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in 2022 revealed that approximately 62.9 percent of the population live in multidimensional poverty, threatening the development of a vibrant middle class.

    “With population growth outpacing poverty reduction, Nigeria’s current trajectory highlights the critical need to prioritise long-term development and shared prosperity”.

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    The NESG noted that “technological advancements and their increasing adoption offer glimpses of what can be achieved with the proper mechanisms. The change in political leadership also brings the opportunity for fresh ideas and the rectification of economic policies that have weakened the fiscal system.”

    The group advocated for constructive dialogue that incorporates the ideas of stakeholders.

    It assured: “NES 29 would build on the legacy of previous summits to nudge the public and private sectors to co-create solutions that drive shared prosperity.

    “In the context of a new government administration, there is an undeniable need to reinvigorate our efforts to achieve sustainable economic development.”

    At the recent inauguration of the NESG and Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning’s Joint Planning Committee for NES 29 in Abuja, the NESG emphasised that the primary goal of this year’s Summit is to enhance the economic agenda setting of the government.

  • I’ll ensure well-resourced, fit-for-purpose Nigerian military – Tinubu

    I’ll ensure well-resourced, fit-for-purpose Nigerian military – Tinubu

    President Bola Tinubu has promised to do everything within his constitutional powers to ensure that the Nigerian military is well resourced and fit-for-purpose to discharge its constitutional duties of protecting the nation.

    Tinubu, represented by the Minister if Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, made the promise during the graduation of participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 31, on Friday in Abuja.

    He said the Armed Forces of Nigeria represents one of the finest institutions that the nation could be proud of, assuring that the government would continue to appreciate the sacrifice and patriotism of the gallant men and women of the military.

    The president congratulated the commandant and college management team for working hard to grow and empower such crop of strategic leaders for the armed forces, ministries, department and agencies of government as well As for all allied countries represented in the course.

    He said the college had continue to produce military and civilian leaders who are intellectually sound, courageous, patriotic and of high integrity.

    He added that the college’s unique style of consolidated knowledge through a broad thematic areas had helped in finding sustainable solution to national security and developments problem not just in Nigeria but in Africa and beyond.

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    He expressed confidence that the graduates of course 31 would bring the knowledge, expertise and skill acquired during the course to hear in finding solution to current and emerging security and developmental challenges in the country.

    “Our dear country is faced with the flora of challenges including insecurity, social economic hiccups, climate change and migratory issues, ‘the so-called Japa syndrome’.

    “We are confronted by systematic corruption, crude oil theft, reduce national productivity, weak infrastructure, weak revenue base, rising domestic and external debt among others.

    “Those challenges demand creative and purposeful driving leadership to mitigate.

    “Since coming into office, I have rolled up my sleeves myself to confront and address them frontally and we shall overcome with the special grace of God.

    “I must admit that those challenges will require the deployment of knowledge and insight you have acquired from this college,” he said.

    The president said he had taken some essential policy steps such as removal of oil subsidy and liberalisation of foreign exchange rate among others, to reposition the Nigerian economy for prosperity and inclusive growth.

    He added that he rejigged the leadership of the armed forces and police among others to usher in fresh perspective to dealing with the security challenges, urging the participants to go back to their respective services and agencies and align with the visions of the new leadership.

    Tinubu said the world was currently faced with myriads of threats such as the disruptive effect of emerging technologies, cyber threats, unconstitutional change of government in African sub-region.

    He urged the military to help the governments to build resilience against the recent spate of the democratic recession in West Africa and building stronger assistance and mitigation to all the challenges.

    “I am banking on you to provide creative leadership solutions towards addressing those national, regional and global challenges,” he added.

    The president also pledged to ensure the completion of the college’s permanent site before the end of his first term to enable the college to conveniently transmute into a full-fledged Defence University. (NAN)

  • Bayelsa APC campaigners congratulate Tinubu on Tribunal victory

    Bayelsa APC campaigners congratulate Tinubu on Tribunal victory

    An All Progressives Congress (APC) support group in Bayelsa State under the auspices of Asiwaju Traditional Followers (ASTRAF) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his resounding victory at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) on Wednesday, September 6.

    The ASTRAF, under the stewardship of Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, also extended its heartfelt congratulations to the president on marking his 100th day as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

    The convener, ASTRAF, Roland Funwei, who spoke at a news conference on Thursday, September 7, in Yenagoa, the state capital, said now that Tinubu’s electoral victory had been affirmed by the Appeal Court,  all aggrieved political parties should join hands with the President to build a prosperous Nigeria.

    Funwei said the call for collaboration became imperative because the country’s challenges are enormous and no one could do it alone, hence the need to join forces to be able to achieve the desired Nigeria of citizens’ dream.

    He said Tinubu’s remarkable milestones so far are a testament to his dedication, commitment, and steadfastness in leading Nigeria towards progress and prosperity.

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    Funwei stated: “Your vision and tireless efforts have undoubtedly brought about positive changes and ignited hope among Nigerians from all walks of life. Your unwavering resolve in addressing the economic challenges facing our nation is truly commendable, and we are grateful for your strong leadership during these trying times.

    “Furthermore, we know your track record as a reward of hard work and loyalty. We are using this opportunity to appeal, request, and remind your esteemed office to remember your traditional followers and loyalists in Bayelsa State.

    “It is on record that we stood firmly by you in all the stages of the 2023 Presidential election, particularly during the crucial moment of signing your party nomination form, none of the APC blocs in Bayelsa state was willing to do so, except your traditional followers and the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) under the coordination of Prince Ebitimi Amgbare.

    “Our firm support demonstrates the confidence we have placed in your leadership and our commitment to our vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria. It is crucial to remember that labourers are indeed worthy of their wages.

    “The contributions and sacrifices made by your traditional followers in Bayelsa state and across the country should never be overlooked or undervalued. As we progress as a nation, it is essential to ensure that the labourers receive their just rewards for their unwavering dedication to building a better Nigeria.

    “Once again, congratulations Mr. President, on reaching this significant milestone. We eagerly anticipate witnessing your continued successes as you lead Nigeria towards a brighter future and a more prosperous society for all.”

  • Tinubu promises better future with good leadership

    Tinubu promises better future with good leadership

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his mission in Aso Rock Villa is to shape Nigeria’s future.

    He told the Nigerian community in India that he ran for office as President to sort out the leadership and public sector management deficit.

    According to him, Nigeria has what it takes in knowledge and resources to rank among the world’s developed nations once the leadership deficit is sorted out.

    Speaking in New Delhi, capital of India, during a meeting with the Diaspora Nigerians in the Asian country, the President noted that despite the great human and natural resources, the deficit in leadership had held Nigeria back from manifesting its destiny.

    The President told his audience from different parts of India, that he had come to present to them his vision of a new future for Nigeria.

    The President called on Nigerians to harness the country’s rich diversity as a uniquely powerful tool for advancing prosperity and national development for the benefit of all citizens. He emphasized that our diversity must be leveraged to drive economic growth, innovation, and social progress.

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    He said: “We are here to present a new future to you. A future of a country that is so rich, endowed, and highly populated. Very dynamic, unique in its culture, tradition, and ethnicity. That is what will make our prosperity possible, if only we can make use of our diversity for prosperity.

    “We are not poor in knowledge. We are not poor in human resources. We are only poor in management and leadership, and that is why I ran for president, to help all of us to mould the soul of our country in the right direction.”

    Reflecting on the trajectory of his life, which prepared him for leadership, the President that with dedication, honesty, determination and a change of mindset, they can reach for the top in their respective careers.

    He was addressing the gathering which had in attendance several Nigerian students studying in India.

    The President said: “Good education brought me here and I am happy to stand before you here as the President of Nigeria. I started small. I was a security guard. I was tutor in school. I was a brilliant student. I joined Deloitte and was trained by one of the biggest accounting firms in the world, because of my education.”

    “When I joined them, I asked them, do you have branches in Nigeria and they said, ‘we have a lot of clients that will take you, if you want to go home.’ That’s how I got to Exxon Mobil and was a very successful accountant, auditor-general, and treasurer, until I joined politics with a can-do attitude.

    “You can also do it; do not be despondent in any way. Nigeria is ready to accommodate all. It does not matter which part of Nigeria you are from.”

    Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar said the President’s foreign policy thrust included four Ds, with one of them being Diaspora, which focuses on improving the quality of services that Nigerians in the Diaspora receive at Nigerian Missions abroad.

    He said: “The issue of passport delays will be a thing of the past. You won’t have to wait indefinitely for your passports to be ready. Secondly, you are the first point of contact between Nigerians and other countries.

    “We can’t grow beyond what our people project. That is why it is very important for you to project a consistently positive image of Nigeria online and off-line”.

    Chairman of the United Bank for Africa Mr. Tony Elumelu, told reporters that Nigeria remains the destination of choice for investors.

    The business mogul, who is Founder of Heirs Foundation, said that a bet on Nigerians is one of the best bets anyone can ever make, citing the successes attained by Nigerians across the globe as his witness.

    Elumelu said: “We believe in Africa, but especially in Nigeria. An investment in Nigeria promises a return that is scarcely found anywhere in the world and I do business across several continents.” 

    The President is due to attend the meeting of G-20 slated for tomorrow and Sunday. He arrived in India on Monday on the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    He travelled with the country’s key business leaders and industrialists across all sectors to attend Window-Nigeria Business Leaders Interface. He has secured huge investment promises from big time India investors.

  • We won’t disappoint Tinubu, says Ogbuku

    We won’t disappoint Tinubu, says Ogbuku

    The Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has vowed to work hard with the support of members of staff to meet the expectations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    Speaking during an interactive session with the employees of NDDC at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ogbuku hailed President Tinubu for reposing confidence in him by reappointing him.

    He said: “The President has high expectations of us, especially to change the narrative of the NDDC and the Niger Delta. I assure him that we will not fail. This reappointment gives me a renewed vigour to revamp the NDDC and develop the Niger Delta.

    “I may have the ideas, but I also need the input of directors and workers to bring these ideas to fruition. We will work together to make Mr. President proud.”

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    The NDDC boss in a statement signed by the commission’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, said he was ready to take on new challenges.

    He said:  “We need to record more successes in this new dispensation. I believe working together, we can get better results.”

    “I want to be a servant-leader and I need the feathers of NDDC staff to fly to greater heights. I, therefore, urge the officials to support my vision for the Niger Delta.”

     Ogbuku paid tribute to members of the dissolved NDDC board for “sacrificing their time and resources for the good of the Niger Delta.”

    He hoped that members of the reconstituted board would be committed to serving the people of the region, appealing to NDDC workers to receive the incoming board and ensure there were no hiccups.

    Reacting to a question on what he would like to be remembered for, he said: “I want to be remembered as a good brother, father and husband in the NDDC family. Transparency and accountability are very important to me.”

    Speaking on behalf of the workers, the Chairman of NDDC Staff Union, Mr. Anthony Gbendo, lauded the managing director for facilitating the approval of the staff conditions of service.

    He urged him not to relent in his good work.