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President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech at the Commissioning of Calabar Rice Seedling Plant, Calabar, Cross River
Protocols: Exactly two years and eight months ago, I was here in Cross River State. That visit was historic because, firstly, it was my first official visit to any state after assuming office as President and secondly, the purpose was to perform the ground-breaking ceremony for the landmark project, the 274 kilometres superhighway initiated by […]
President Buhari Sympathises With Victims of Gas Explosion in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sympathy with victims of gas explosion in Kaduna. President Buhari said he felt their pains at the hour of distress, considering the loss of life and the economic ruin suffered by the “hardworking Nigerians striving to make a living through honest labour.’’ “As a human being, I fully understand the […]
President Buhari Welcomes Security Summit Between ECOWAS and ECCAS
The proposal for a security summit between members of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and countries in Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) has been lauded by President Muhammadu Buhari. Receiving ECOWAS Chairman and President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbe, in Katsina, Friday, President Buhari emphasized that terrorism now transcends international boundaries, and […]
President Buhari To Attend AU Summit in Mauritania
President Muhammadu Buhari will, Saturday, embark on an official visit to Nouakchott, Mauritania to attend the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government from June 30 to July 2, 2018. In his capacity as the leader of the AU theme of the year: “Winning the Fight against Corruption, […]
NEC Briefed On Why FAAC Meeting Deadlocked and Hopes Of Its Resumption Soon
Members of the National Economic Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, were briefed today at its monthly meeting on why the recent monthly meeting of the Federation Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) was deadlocked and there is hope the meeting would reconvene soon. Below are highlights of the NEC meeting: NEC (6TH IN 2018) […]
Government Policy in Mining Sector Showing Positive Results – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the Federal Government’s key policy objective of rejuvenating the mining sector was being realised as witnessed by the diversification of the economy and broadening of the country’s revenue base. Speaking while receiving the National Executive members of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) at the State House, […]
President Buhari to Security Chiefs: Nigerian Lives and Property Must Be Protected
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Jos directed security chiefs in the country to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of lives and property in the country. Speaking at an interactive session with stakeholders in Plateau State in the aftermath of the recent killings in some communities, the President urged traditional and community leaders to complement […]
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address at the Commissioning Ceremony of Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State
PROTOCOLS I am pleased to be in your midst today on this occasion of the commissioning of the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Calabar. I join the Nigerian Navy family to welcome all the eminent personalities who are here to be part of this event. The significance of today’s occasion can be better understood by making […]
Plateau Killings: Promising Justice, VP Osinbajo Says FG Will Find Permanent Solution To Problem
*Advocates give-and-take, concessions to end cycle of violence *Condemns recent Jos killings, says leaders at all levels must make sacrifices to resolve conflicts *FG deploys relief materials, offers rehabilitation Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has described recent killings and violence in Plateau State as vicious and horrible, reiterating the resolve of the Federal Government to […]
VP Yemi Osinbajo’s Remarks at the Presentation of the 2018 Executive Order Report of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in Abuja
*Says PEBEC 2018 EO1 report shows Buhari administration’s commitment to improving economy “Now this success is a testament to the importance of the Executive Order as a blueprint for fundamental government reform and demonstrates how quickly impact can be made with systemic intervention and unwavering government commitment. But perhaps most importantly, our successes so far […]
I Have No Regrets Being an Honest Person, Says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said he had no regrets being a person of honesty and integrity. “I am satisfied with what I am. I am happy I have kept myself and people close to me from benefiting from government contracts,” the President told a delegation of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria […]
Head or Tail, You Won’t Lose, President Buhari Assures Diaspora Nigerians
Anything done for the good of the country will be ultimately rewarded, and redound to the good of those behind it, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured. Receiving three groups made of Nigerians in the diaspora, and some professionals hitherto based abroad, but who have returned home in recent times, at State House, Abuja, Monday, the […]