Press Releases
President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation: (1) Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo (2) Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji (3) Rimi Nura Abba (4) Bako Deborah Odoh (5) Omachi Raymond Omenka […]
President Tinubu Appoints Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Board of Directors
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of ten qualified Nigerians to serve on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI): (1) Dr. Shamsudeen Usman — Board Chairman (2) Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang — CEO/Managing Director (3) Mr. Tajudeen Datti Ahmed — Executive Director, Portfolio Management (4) Mr. Femi Ogunseinde — […]
President Tinubu Appoints Two Nigeria Customs Service Board Members
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two qualified Nigerians to serve as Members on the Board of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for a term of four (4) years as representatives of the organized private sector: (1) Dr. Aba Ibrahim (2) Dr. Muda Yusuf President Tinubu wishes the new appointees well in their […]
We Must Develop Our Agric Sector To Self-sufficiency, VP Shettima Tells Governors at 137th NEC Meeting
*SAPZs, Natural Catastrophe Insurance Fund, Health / Human Capital, NEC Retreat, National Flood Mitigation Roadmap , Others Top Agenda The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has implored Governors of the 36 states of the federation to work towards revamping Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with a view to reducing dependence on food imports and attaining greater […]
President Tinubu Assents to Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Bill
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Bill, 2023. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria was established on August 1, 1964, by an Act of Parliament and revised as the DICON Act in Chapter 94 of the Laws of the Federation, 2004. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act, […]
President Tinubu Approves Appointment of RMAFC Federal Commissioner
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor to serve as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal […]
Nigeria’s Healthcare Financing Will Be Firmed Up Under Tinubu – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its healthcare system financing and accountability, especially the vaccine and immunization programmes. He said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government is irreversibly devoted to redefining the idea of modern leadership in the country, particularly as it pertains to the welfare of Nigerians. […]
VP Shettima to Creative Industry: Expect More Inclusive, Prosperous Future Under Our Watch
*Says President Tinubu, architect of Nigeria’s entertainment hub *Apologises for past administrations’ neglect of creative economy A glimmer of hope came for Nigeria’s creative industry as Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday restated the resolve of the Tinubu administration to ensure a more inclusive and prosperous future for the country’s creative economy. According to him, […]
President Tinubu Mourns Elder Statesman, Chief (Owelle) George Uwechue, SAN
President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the Uwechue family and the Nigerian legal community over the passing of Chief George Uwechue, Owelle of Ogwashi-Ukwu, Delta State. The late Uwechue was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Chairman of Nigeria’s Body of Benchers. He died at the age of 85. President Tinubu describes the death […]
Nigeria–Germany Partnership Expand as President Tinubu Witness Signing of $500M Renewable Energy Pact and Gas Export Agreement
The burgeoning economic partnership between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Republic of Germany witnessed further expansion and strengthening as two important agreements were signed between Nigerian and German businesses on Tuesday. Speaking in Berlin, Germany, at the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum, President Bola Tinubu said that with a resilient democracy, Nigeria is […]
President Tinubu to Saudi Investors: Your Investments are Safe in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria. Speaking at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, President Tinubu said Nigeria is ready for business while assuring investors of some of the world’s highest returns on investment. The President said Nigeria is desirous of enhancing collaboration with […]
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Charges Nigeria Army to Encourage more Women to Join the Force
Says there is a need to review laws in this regard The First Lady of the Federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has charged the leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to encourage women to join the military. The First Lady gave the charge in her address read by the wife of […]