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August 4, 2019

Elections more Appropriate for Change of Government, Not “Revolution”- Presidency Tells Group

Following calls circulating on social and digital media, an organisation that calls itself the “Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria” plans a “revolution” march tomorrow, Monday 5th August, with the aim of bringing “regime change” in Nigeria without recourse to a nationwide vote. The President of Nigeria and his administration respect and uphold […]

August 3, 2019

FG’s Energizing Education Programme Will Help Improve Power Supply Across the Country, Says Osinbajo

*VP commissions 2.8 MW solar hybrid power plant, other projects in Ebonyi *Programme will equip 37 Federal Universities, 7 Teaching Hospitals with solar plants in 4 years The Federal Government’s Energizing Education Programme is geared towards delivering on several critical policies and objectives of this administration in the Next Level, including improving power supply around […]

August 3, 2019

FG’s Energizing Education Programme will help Improve Power Supply Across the Country, Says Osinbajo

VP commissions 2.8 MW solar hybrid power plant, other projects in Ebonyi Programme will equip 37 Federal Universities, 7 Teaching Hospitals with solar plants in 4 years The Federal Government’s Energizing Education Programme is geared towards delivering on several critical policies and objectives of this administration in the Next Level, including improving power supply around […]

July 31, 2019

Nation Building Comes with Innovation and Patience Says VP Osinbajo

*Osinbajo advocates inclusion as a panacea to perils of diversity “I was at an event in Lagos where some old boys of Kings College, a Federal Government college were gathered. So, there was in their midst, Adebayo Ogunlesi, Christian Yoruba gentleman, who founded one of the most successful private capital firms in the world, there […]

July 31, 2019

President Buhari Applauds Appointment of UK-Born Nigerian, Kemi Badenoch, as British Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the appointment of Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch, a United Kingdom-born Nigerian as Minister of Children and Families by the new British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Describing her appointment as “well-deserved,” the President urged the 39-year to regard her new position as an opportunity to justify the confidence reposed in her by […]

July 30, 2019

Promoting National Unity Fosters Progress and Prosperity, Says Osinbajo

*VP restates position on community policing as panacea for Nigeria’s security challenge Promoting national unity and cohesion amongst Nigeria’s diverse population rather than divisiveness will guarantee the kind of progress and prosperity that citizens have long desired, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday in Lagos while delivering the […]

July 28, 2019

AfCFTA: President Buhari Approves Establishment of National Action Committee (NAC)

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved establishment of a National Action Committee (NAC) for implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, which he signed on behalf of Nigeria at the 12th Extraordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State on 7th July 2019, in Niamey, Republic of Niger. The National Action Committee will […]

July 27, 2019

It is Time for a New Beginning, Vision & Direction, Osinbajo Says in Anambra

**Restates President Buhari’s commitment to development of region* The victory of President Buhari at the 2019 Presidential election, the nomination of notable persons from Anambra State into the Federal cabinet and the execution of important federal projects in the region is ushering a new beginning, new vision and new direction for the region and its […]

July 27, 2019

Young African Entrepreneurs will Change Narrative About the Continent- Osinbajo

Africa’s young men and women entrepreneurs will positively change the narratives about the continent, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in Abuja at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Forum 2019 where he was keynote speaker. Describing this generation as the smartest that has ever lived, the Vice President […]

July 23, 2019

VP’s Meeting With Traditional Rulers

VP’s Meeting With Traditional Rulers: Recruiting Police Officers From Their Communities to Serve there will Improve Security in States- Osinbajo In continuation of the series of consultations with a number of leading traditional rulers in different states to help bolster security architecture in local communities and effectively tackle security challenges around the country, Vice President […]

July 22, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech at the Meeting with Joe Kaeser, CEO/President SIEMENS at the State House

Thank you all for coming today and for the roles you have all played in planning what we hope will be a significant project to dramatically improve the quality of our electricity supply. I recall my meeting in late August, last year, with Chancellor Merkel here in Abuja, when both our Governments committed to future […]

June 27, 2019

Economy, Military Assistance, Countering Extremism & Terrorism in Focus at Osinbajo- Pence White House Meeting

*VP: Buhari government committed to securing release of Leah Sharibu, other abducted girls *Nigeria is a great nation, says US VP Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and his American counterpart, Mike Pence, held discussions yesterday in the White House, with both leaders affirming the mutual benefit inherent in a deeper bilateral relationship between both […]

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