Press Releases

*AT INAUGURATION OF RECONSTITUTED NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKILLS* *Pledges full support to informal sector* Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored members of the reconstituted National Council on Skills (NCS) to focus more on building a skilled workforce in Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday when he inaugurated the Council at the Presidential Villa, the Vice President outlined […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said posterity will remember President Bola Ahmed Tinubu kindly as a decisive leader for his pivotal role in guiding Nigeria towards prosperity and stability. Speaking at the breaking of the Ramadan fast of President Tinubu with members of the Federal Executive Council, Service Chiefs and heads of government agencies, the […]

*It’s a new phase in Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan– VP Shettima*   Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s energy transition journey as well as its resolve to embrace clean and renewable energy solutions remains on track under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday at the Presidential […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new leadership for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) is now to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the Commission, while Dr. Idris Muhammad Sani is to serve as the Executive Secretary/CEO. General Ja’afar Isa is […]

President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State. President Tinubu expressed the optimism on Monday in Abuja during the presentation of the party’s flag to the Edo gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Honourable Dennis Idahosa. Addressing […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates former Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu on his 91st birthday, on March 16, 2024.  Justice Ogwuegbu’s illustrious career saw him swiftly rise through the ranks, spending five years at the Appeal Court before being elevated to the esteemed position of Supreme Court Justice in Nigeria in February 1992. In December […]

President Bola Tinubu says the federal government will continue to partner reputable organizations such as Rotary International in ongoing efforts to eradicate all forms of polio and reduce the prevalence of maternal and infant mortality in the country. President Tinubu, who received Rotary International President, Mr. Gordon Mclnally, his wife, Heather; Rotary’s Polio Ambassador to […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. The President has also approved the appointment of Alhaji Tijani Hashim Abbas as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Chieftaincy Matters. General Ja’afar Isa is a respected leader […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The new Director-General of NEMA has over 20 years of work experience in diverse fields, including Human Resources, and Finance and Administration. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the […]

President Bola Tinubu celebrates his long-time friend and foremost business leader, Mr. Fola Adeola, as he marks his 70th birthday. Mr. Adeola is the founder of Guaranty Trust Bank; founder and chairman of the FATE Foundation, and member of the Commission for Africa. President Tinubu felicitates Mr. Adeola for reaching the milestone age and for […]

In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and […]

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) at the State House in […]