Press Releases
Buhari Directs Immediate Gazetting of Presidential Order
Following his declaration on Wednesday that henceforth, June 12 be observed as Democracy Day in Nigeria and that some heroes of democracy be given national honours, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami to take immediate steps to publish the Presidential Order in the Federal […]
President Buhari Declares June 12 the new Democracy Day
For the past 18 years, Nigerians have been celebrating May 29th, as Democracy Day. That was the date when for the second time in our history, an elected civilian administration took over from a military government. The first time this happened was on October 21st, 1979. But in the view of Nigerians, as shared by […]
Nigeria is Safe, Secure for Tourism – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja declared that Nigeria is safe and secure for tourism, citing improved security and country’s burgeoning economy. Receiving Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) at the Presidential Villa, the President said it would have been inconceivable to host an international tourism conference in Abuja […]
Buhari administration on the right path in improving Nigeria’s business environment, diversifying economy – VP Osinbajo at Financial Times summit
*Says FG’s investment in infrastructure will improve local manufacturing capacity “There has been a lot of damage to the environment in terms of business and all that, but correcting that would take a while. Don’t forget that we (this administration) are barely three years old. But we are focused on doing the right thing. “The […]
Buhari Administration’s 3rd Year Factsheet
Download this Factsheet providing details of the major Policy and Programme achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari Administration, organised as follows, in line with the President’s Campaign Agenda of Security, Economy and the fight against Corruption. RESETTING THE ECONOMY, RESTORING GROWTH GROWING WHAT WE EAT MAKING BUSINESS WORK DOING MORE WITH LESS INVESTING IN PEOPLE NEW […]
Nigerian Children are very Special, They are our Future – VP Osinbajo on Children’s Day
*Adds: Buhari administration will continue to provide a better future for them The future of our nation belongs to our children because Nigerian children are special and they have all that it takes to give the country a great future, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today during the Children’s […]
Press Release: School Feeding Programme – Over 8.2M Pupils Now Being Fed in 24 States
*Over 80,000 cooks engaged in 45,394 schools Following the achievement of its target of 5.5 million pupils being fed free daily under the programme in 2017, the Buhari administration’s National Home-grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) now feeds 8,260,984 pupils in 45,394 public primary schools across 24 states. The 24 states currently benefitting from the school […]
Press Release: Doing Things Differently is What we Need to Move the Nation Forward – VP Osinbajo
For Nigeria to succeed and move forward, Nigerians must learn to imbibe the principles of creativity, innovation and hard work, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today when he attended the Sunday service at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Abuja, with renowned US preacher, Bishop T.D. Jakes as guest […]
Announcement: FG Establishes Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund; NEC Approves $650M Seed Funding
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF), which is to be managed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), and invested specifically in critical road and power projects across the country. The National Economic Council (NEC) has also, today, May 17, 2018, authorised the initial transfer of $650 […]
Press Release: Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution on Course – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Auyo, Jigawa State, declared that Nigeria’s agricultural revolution is real and on course. Speaking at an event to mark the commencement of the rehabilitation and expansion of the 6,000-hectare Hadejia Valley irrigation project, President Buhari assured Nigerians that his administration would sustain the positive momentum in the sector by implementing […]
Press Release: We Have Done More With Less Resources in Three Years, President Buhari Assures Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Dutse, Jigawa State, said his administration is delivering on promises with clear-cut targets, prudent management of resources and a deliberate policy to plug wastage and pilfering of government resources. Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, during a two-day visit, President Buhari said the […]
Press Release: Nigeria’s Support For Sierra Leone Continues – VP Osinbajo
*Describes inauguration of new President as “celebration of democracy” “It is a great celebration of democracy; the transition has been a peaceful one from one civilian president to another. Again, it signals hope for the people of Sierra Leone. President Maada Bio is a consummate technocrat. “Sierra Leone and Nigeria have a long history. Most […]