Press Releases

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. Jega, former vice chancellor of […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The newly appointed CMDs and their hospitals are as follows: 1. Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo has been appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. A seasoned […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape. A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Prince Okupe served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s senior Special Assistant on public affairs and […]

  President Bola Tinubu condoles with the family of Ms Mabel Segun on the passing of the celebrated writer. The President also commiserates with literary community members, friends, and fans of the renowned writer. Ms Segun passed away on Thursday, about a month after her 95th birthday. She was a poet, playwright, and writer of […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. President Tinubu announced the fellows ‘ employment on Thursday during the programme’s launch at the State House in Abuja. Nigeria’s development partners, senior […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Temitola Adekunle-Johnson as Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Job Creation & MSME (Office of the Vice President) and Mrs Uju Anwuka as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health (Office of the Vice President). The appointments are in continuation of […]

Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. Providence has constantly thrust General Obasanjo to the forefront at […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved today, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. A selection committee […]

  *Enjoins Nigerians on collective compassion, kindness, strengthening of bonds* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for fervent prayers for the country’s leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. This, he said, is critical as “the country stands at a defining moment”, pointing […]

  President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Leaders in the 17 southern states. Sarkin Sasa died at the age of 125. At the weekend, he was buried in Sasa, Akinyele Local Government, Oyo State. President Tinubu […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commiserates with the family of Mrs. Adenike Ebunoluwa Oyagbola, the educationist, diplomat, and former Minister of National Planning, who passed away at 94. The President also condoles with the government and people of Ogun State on the loss of their illustrious daughter, an eminent citizen of Nigeria. In a heartfelt […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila on her 95th birthday, March 2. Alhaja Gbajabiamila is a revered leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is also the mother of the President’s Chief of Staff, Right Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila. President Tinubu celebrates Mama on this special occasion and extols her unmatched kindness, humility, and […]