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"We have in recent times studied Admiral Usman Jibrin and how helpful he has been to the Igala kingdom, and we feel the need to consolidate his wonderful plans for the state by working aggressively for his victory at the polls in November" said the leader of the decampees, who expressed delight in the visit by the former Chief of Naval Staff to Itobe.

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is urging investors to work with the Agency in domesticating and producing lithium batteries locally, as well as other renewable energy sources.

Speaking today in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Dr. Bashir Gwandu, stated that the Agency was prepared to collaborate with foreign businesses that were eager to establish their operations in Nigeria and begin local production of capital goods, such as parts for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, that could reduce Nigeria's reliance on imported goods that strain the country's foreign exchange.

Dr. Gwandu stated that "NASENI is already doing a lot in the area of Solar Panel Production" while welcoming a business delegation from LEMI Technology Shenzhen, China to NASENI headquarters.

He claims that NASENI will soon bring in solar cell manufacturing to enhance its current efforts in solar panel assembly. In contrast to the customary practice of foreign corporations shipping the raw materials outside of the country for processing, he said that the Agency has met with other businesses from across the world to seek partnerships on local manufacture of lithium-based end-products in Nigeria.

He claimed that if NASENI were to implement some of its goals, such as the domestication of technologies, the production of capital goods, and the commercialization of Nigeria, it would help close the technological gap between Nigeria and other nations, prevent the importation of these technologies, and promote local production.

As an alternative to starting from scratch, he added, NASENI will collaborate with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to promote the development and manufacture of electric vehicles as well as the conversion of existing vehicles to electric ones. In the same vein, NASENI is also promoting the building of electric vehicle charging stations on major roadways across the nation by holding discussions with various stakeholders.

"As a result, we are asking friends from Nigeria to settle here. Those who can come and produce locally are encouraged to do so. We will assist them and see to it that the business climate is favorable, he said.

The NASENI EVC thought that by making this call, it would provide potential partners the chance to produce in Nigeria. He stated that the Federal Government "would welcome any company who gets to us first" and that the Agency was prepared to cooperate with businesses that were willing to set up plants in Nigeria for the production of lithium batteries.

Dr. Gwandu advised NASENI and LEMI Technology to determine potential areas of cooperation in the manufacture of lithium batteries and to make sure that all safety and environmental requirements are adhered to.

Dr. Gwandu expressed his delight in working out a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LEMI Technology with a view to ensuring the safest methods of producing the lithium-based batteries, taking into consideration Nigeria environmental peculiarities. He emphasized that NASENI's priority area is the production of lithium batteries and inverters.

The company is prepared to work with NASENI and invest in the nation, according to LEMI Technology's founder, Ms. Joyce Chen, who also expressed her hope for a fruitful partnership with NASENI and the Nigerian government. The Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Rocky Hu; Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Biju Yao; Director of Overseas Business, Ms. Monica Liang; and Engineer, Mr. Lucia Peng, are also included in the delegation.

The Chief Executive Officer of LEMI Technology, Mr. Xie Feng, described the visit in detail and indicated his company's commitment to collaborate with NASENI through an MOU on renewable energy, specifically with regard to goods like solar and television panels, inverters, and battery production.

He added that Nigeria, with its dense population, is important for business prospects and that there has been a long-standing kinship between Nigeria and China. According to Mr. Feng, LEMI Technology has been doing business in Nigeria since 2018 and has given locals job chances in addition to selling renewable energy goods to more than 200,000 Nigerian households.

Engineering Materials, Industrial and Analytical Chemical Materials, Scientific Equipment and Components, Engineering Equipment, Engineering Designs and Standardization, and Power Equipment are some of the broad categories of capital goods for which NASENI has a specific mandate for research, production, and reverse engineering.

One of the first projects the EVC of NASENI started after returning to work was to call some of the major lithium exporters from Nigeria and advise them to start planning to invite their counterparts who produce lithium batteries in other parts of the world to come and invest in the end-product production in Nigeria.

He urged them to take advantage of the conversation and capitalize on the first mover advantage since NASENI would support investors by promoting government legislation that would restrict the export of all lithium kinds other than those that Nigeria could not turn into an end product.

He highlighted that if other nations, like Zimbabwe, have gone to the level of processing lithium, Nigeria cannot continue to export raw lithium. According to him, Nigeria should lead the way in battery manufacture because it has access to all necessary raw materials, including phosphate.

He said that any firm that can come to Nigeria and transform the raw materials into end products will be encouraged by NASENI in any sector where NASENI can draw manufacturers, whether it be in renewable energy or other sectors like the aerospace industries. Suppliers to CATL and LEMI of China were among the companies invited to an earlier meeting on lithium.

The first delegation from LEMI of China was hosted by the EVC today in order to begin discussions about local production of various kinds of lithium batteries and other items in the photovoltaics value chain.

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE BY: NIGERIAN YOUTHS MOVEMENT FOR TINUBU (NYMT).
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, you are welcome to this media briefing.
Nigerian Youths Movement for Tinubu (NYMT) is formed by like - minded Nigerian youths who are ready to sacrifice all for a New Nigeria. NYMT is a think tank group made up of conscientious and distinguished professionals in all endeavours across Nigeria. NYMT is a pan Nigerian youth platform, created to sensitise, concientise and mobilise Nigerians, especially the active population, to drive support for His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political agenda.
We Leaders of various youth groups and volunteers pledged to ramp up efforts to fully implement its strategies and Platforms for Actions, should Tinubu decides to run for president in 2023 general elections.
Careful study of the legacies and ideologies of Tinubu clearly shows Tinubu remains a National Leader. Tinubu would always remain a rallying point for progressives in the country whether he throws his hat in the ring or not.
Tinubu is a hunter for talents and a leader keen on nurturing young people for leadership. He has invested so much in human capacity more than any of his contemporiries.
Asiwaju possess undeniable passion for Nigeria. He is a consummate democrat and a progressive to the core. A political phenomenon, an astute administrator and successful businessman who has within his political sojourn become the “political colossal” in Nigeria.
It is in our quest for the progress of Nigeria as a nation that we have called on an outstanding personality in person of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to vie for the position of president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
For the avoidance of doubt, Tinubu has been with the downtrodden, he has lived to understand the problems of this nation, his experience in both private and public sector has prepared him for the task ahead. Over the years, Asiwaju has been a vanguard of true federalism and national integration even as he pay engrossed attention and advent curiosity in the development of our dear nation.

Suffice it to note that we have seen ourselves as partner in progress with all servant leaders at all levels, it is on this note that we once again laud your remarkable attributes and wonderful achievements in public service and hereby express our commitment to solidifying with you. This is to say by this clarion call, we are calling to say Nigeria needs you.
He has proven capacity to govern this country. Nobody can deny his political sagacity and dexterity. He is thought to have fought and received a number of political battles.
We are convinced by the hurdles he has pass, we are encouraged by the challenges he has overcome, and we are hopeful, if given opportunity he will achieve more. Asiwaju is a pacesetter, a mentor, nation builder, a unifier and de-tribalised politician.
In a challenging time like this, we know a lot will be springing up, the wicked conspiracy against Tinubu would come to a nullity. His leadership style is what is NEEDED at this critical time, Big Vision For Nigeria, Originality in Governance, Leadership with purpose, Assurance to deliver, All-inclusiveness, Honesty and Truthfulness, Equal opportunities, Transparency and Fairness, Innovation that Inspires, National Interest, a Bequeathing Legacy and an Unwavering Administration.
We unequivocally and earnestly demand Asiwaju presidency come 2023. We are well represented across Federal, Geo political zones, states, local government, wards and across professional fields.
We rectorate our unalloyed and unflinching desire for the Project New and Better Nigeria, therefore ,Asiwaju’s struggle is our struggle and 2023 is a political battle that will be won for Asiwaju and we will not relent until we have the mandate.
Philosopher have interpreted the world; it is left for us to change it. A society can be moved to greater heights and higher ideas only by the number and strength of dreamers, thinkers and achievers available to it. Giving expression to these dreams require continuous dose of patriotism, selflessness, determination and courage to forge on against all odds, as being exemplified by Asiwaju himself.
Where there is no sweet dream, there is bound to be nightmare, where there is no altitude, there will be no latitude, where there is no progression, there will be no depression, where there is no vision, the people perish.
Let me conclude with the words of John C. Maxwell “The best leaders are readers of people. They have the intuitive ability to understand others by discerning how they feel and recognizing what they sense” Without missing words, Nigerian youths earnestly demands Tinubu for president, come 2023.
Distinguished members of NYMT, ladies and gentlemen of the press, the challenges of people are enormous, but we want to see this as a clarion call as a propeller and catalyst to the fact that you are (Asiwaju) the right man for the job, to compliment the good work of Mr. president, that will bring about actualization of a better Nigeria, and make positive changes to this world of ours.
Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria
Long live All Progressives Congress
Long live Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Long live Nigerian Youth Movement for Tinubu.

Signed
Alh. Mukhtar H Mukhtar Comrade Olugbenga Pius Ikusagba
Director General General Secretary

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1. A bizarre twist in the murder of George Floyd was reported on Thursday night, as a former club owner in south Minneapolis revealed that Floyd worked at her club as a security guard, alongside recently fired police officer Derek Chauvin, the man who killed him.

2. Club owner Maya Santamaria says that the two both worked the same security shift at El Nuevo Rodeo club on Lake Street, before the business was sold a few months ago.


“Chauvin was our off-duty police for almost the entirety of the 17 years that we were open. They were working together at the same time, it’s just that Chauvin worked outside and the security guards were inside,” Santamaria told KSTP.

3. However, Santamaria said that she can’t be certain that Chauvin and Floyd knew each other, because often over a dozen security guards working at the club on any given night.

Still, they did work overlapping shifts, and the fact that one man ended up killing the other should justify further investigation into whether or not the two had a prior relationship.

4. If Chauvin and Floyd were not meeting for the first time in the moments before Floyd’s death, that could potentially mean that there was a deeper motive behind the murder.

If true, this could make the difference between a manslaughter charge or a murder charge.

5. As of right now, no other evidence of a prior relationship has been revealed, but this is an extremely strange coincidence, which would be cause for serious suspicion in any other circumstance.

Santamaria says that she did not realize that the men in the video were her former employees until a friend told her.

“My friend sent me (the video) and said this is your guy who used to work for you and I said, ‘It’s not him.’ And then they did the closeup and that’s when I said, ‘Oh my God, that’s him.’ I didn’t recognize George as one of our security guys because he looked really different lying there like that,” Santamaria said.

People around the country are calling for Chauvin to be charged with murder, but thus far no formal charges have been filed against any of the officers involved in Floyd’s death.

All four of the officers who were on the scene at the time of the incident were fired from the police force, but Floyd’s family says that is not enough, and the city’s mayor agrees.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for criminal charges against the police officer who killed George Floyd.

“I’ve wrestled with, more than anything else over the last 36 hours, one fundamental question: Why is the man who killed George Floyd not in jail. If you had done it, or I had done it, we would be behind bars right now,” Frey said.

When asked about which specific charge he would want to see for the officer, Mayor Frey declined to comment, but many legal experts have speculated that Chauvin could face manslaughter charges considering the video evidence against him.



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