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| Politics › Inaugural Address By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by Estello(op): 1:34pm On May 29, 2023 |
My Fellow Citizens,
The Nigerian idea
I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity.
This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious nation.
As a nation, we have long ago decided to march beyond the dimness of night into the open day of renewed national hope.
The question we now ask ourselves is whether to remain faithful to the work inherent in building a better society or retreat into the shadows of our unmet potential.
For me, there is but one answer. We are too great a nation and too grounded as a people to rob ourselves of our finest destiny.
This nation’s journey has been shaped by the prayers of millions, and the collective sacrifices of us all.
We have endured hardships that would have made other societies crumble.
Yet, we have shouldered the heavy burden to arrive at this SUBLIME moment where the prospect of a better future merges with our improved capacity to create that future.
To the surprise of many but not to ourselves, we have more firmly established this land as a democracy in both word and deed.
The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition. This handover symbolizes our trust in God, our enduring faith in representative governance and our belief in our ability to reshape this nation into the society it was always meant to be.
Here, permit me to say a few words to my predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr President, you have been an honest, patriotic leader who has done his best for the nation you love. On a more personal note, you are a worthy partner and friend. May History be kind to you.
For many years, Nigeria’s critics have trafficked the rumour that our nation will break apart, even perish.
Yet here we are. We have stumbled at times, but our resilience and diversity have kept us going.
Our burdens may make us bend at times, but they shall never break us.
Instead, we stand forth as Africa’s most populous nation and as the best hope and strongest champion of the Black Race.
As citizens, we declare as one unified people devoted to one unified national cause, that as long as this world exists, NIGERIA SHALL EXIST.
Today, Fate and Destiny join together to place the torch of human progress in our very hands. We dare not let it slip.
We lift high this torch so that it might shine on every household and in every heart that calls itself Nigerian. We hold this beam aloft because it lights our path with compassion, brotherhood, and peace. May this great light never EXTINGUISH.
Our administration shall govern on your behalf but never rule over you. We shall consult and dialogue but never dictate. We shall reach out to all but never put down a single person for holding views contrary to our own.
We are here to further mend and heal this nation, not tear and injure it.
In this vein, may I offer a few comments regarding the election that brought us to this juncture. It was a hard fought contest. And it was also fairly won. Since the advent of the Fourth Republic, Nigeria has not held an election of better quality.
The outcome reflected the will of the people. However, my victory does not render me any more Nigerian than my opponents. Nor does it render them any less patriotic.
They shall forever be my fellow compatriots. And I will treat them as such. They represent important constituencies and concerns that wisdom dare not ignore.
They have taken their concerns to court. Seeking legal redress is their right and I fully defend their exercise of this right. This is the essence of the rule of law.
Over six decades ago, our founding fathers gave bravely of themselves to place Nigeria on the map as an independent nation.
We must never allow the labor of those who came before us to wither in vain but to blossom and bring forth a better reality.
Let us take the next great step in the journey they began and believed in.
Today, let us recommit our very selves to placing Nigeria in our hearts as the indispensable home for each and every one of us regardless of creed, ethnicity, or place of birth.
My supporters, I thank you. To those who voted otherwise, I extend my hand across the political divide. I ask you to grasp it in national affinity and brotherhood. For me, political coloration has faded away. All I see are Nigerians.
May we uphold these fitting and excellent notions as the new Nigerian ideal.
My fellow compatriots,
The Nigerian idea which I speak of is more than just an improvement in economic and other statistics. These things are important; but they can never convey the fullness of our story.
Our mission is to improve our way of life in a manner that nurtures our humanity, encourages compassion toward one another, and duly rewards our collective effort to resolve the social ills that seek to divide us.[/b]
Our constitution and laws give us a nation on paper. We must work harder at bringing these noble documents to life by strengthening the bonds of economic collaboration, social cohesion, and cultural understanding. Let us develop a shared sense of fairness and equity.
The South must not only seek good for itself but must understand that its interests are served when good comes to the North. The North must see the South likewise.
Whether from the winding creeks of the Niger Delta, the vastness of the northern savannah, the boardrooms of Lagos, the bustling capital of Abuja, or the busy markets of Onitsha, you are all my people. As your president, I shall serve with prejudice toward none but compassion and amity towards all.
In the coming days and weeks, my team will publicly detail key aspects of our programme. Today, permit me to outline in broad terms a few initiatives that define our concept of progressive good governance in furtherance of the Nigerian ideal:
The principles that will guide our administration are simple:
Nigeria will be impartially governed according to the constitution and the rule of law.
We shall defend the nation from terror and all forms of criminality that threaten the peace and stability of our country and our subregion.
We shall remodel our economy to bring about growth and development through job creation, food security and an end of extreme poverty.
In our administration, Women and youth will feature prominently.
Our government will continue to take proactive steps such as championing a credit culture to discourage corruption while strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of the various anti-corruption agencies.
SECURITY
Security shall be the top priority of our administration because neither prosperity nor justice can prevail amidst insecurity and violence.
To effectively tackle this menace, we shall reform both our security DOCTRINE and its ARCHITECTURE.
We shall invest more in our security personnel, and this means more than an increase in number. We shall provide, better training, equipment, pay and firepower.
THE ECONOMY
On the economy, we target a higher GDP growth and to significantly reduce unemployment.
We intend to accomplish this by taking the following steps:
First, budgetary reform stimulating the economy without engendering inflation will be instituted.
Second, industrial policy will utilize the full range of fiscal measures to promote domestic manufacturing and lessen import dependency.
Third, electricity will become more accessible and affordable to businesses and homes alike. Power generation should nearly double and transmission and distribution networks improved. We will encourage states to develop local sources as well.
I have a message for our investors, local and foreign: our government shall review all their complaints about multiple taxation and various anti-investment inhibitions.
We shall ensure that investors and foreign businesses repatriate their hard earned dividends and profits home.
JOBS
My administration must create meaningful opportunities for our youth. We shall honour our campaign commitment of one million new jobs in the digital economy.
Our government also shall work with the National Assembly to fashion an omnibus Jobs and Prosperity bill. This bill will give our administration the policy space to embark on labour-intensive infrastructural improvements, encourage light industry and provide improved social services for the poor, elderly and vulnerable.
Agriculture
Rural incomes shall be secured by commodity exchange boards guaranteeing minimal prices for certain crops and animal products. A nationwide programme for storage and other facilities to reduce spoilage and waste will be undertaken.
Agricultural hubs will be created throughout the nation to increase production and engage in value-added processing. The livestock sector will be introduced to best modern practices and steps taken to minimize the perennial conflict over land and water resources in this sector.
Through these actions, food shall be made more abundant yet less costly. Farmers shall earn more while the average Nigerian pays less.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We shall continue the efforts of the Buhari administration on infrastructure. Progress toward national networks of roads, rail and ports shall get priority attention.
FUEL SUBSIDY
We commend the decision of the outgoing administration in phasing out the petrol subsidy regime which has increasingly favoured the rich more than the poor. Subsidy can no longer justify its ever-increasing costs in the wake of drying resources. We shall instead re-channel the funds into better investment in public infrastructure, education, health care and jobs that will materially improve the lives of millions.
MONETARY POLICY
Monetary policy needs thorough housecleaning. The Central Bank must work towards a unified exchange rate. This will direct funds away from arbitrage into meaningful investment in the plant, equipment and jobs that power the real economy.
Interest rates need to be reduced to increase investment and consumer purchasing in ways that sustain the economy at a higher level.
Whatever merits it had in concept, the currency swap was too harshly applied by the CBN given the number of unbanked Nigerians. The policy shall be reviewed. In the meantime, my administration will treat both currencies as legal tender.
FOREIGN POLICY
Given the world in which we reside, please permit a few comments regarding foreign policy.
The crisis in Sudan and the turn from democracy by several nations in our immediate neighbourhood are of pressing concern.
As such, my primary foreign policy objective must be the peace and stability of the West African subregion and the African continent. We shall work with ECOWAS, the AU and willing partners in the international community to end extant conflicts and to resolve new ones.
As we contain threats to peace, we shall also retool our foreign policy to more actively lead the regional and continental quest for collective prosperity.
Conclusion
This is the proudest day of my life. But this day does not belong to me. It belongs to you, the people of Nigeria.
On this day, Nigeria affirms its rightful place among the world’s great democracies. There, Nigeria shall reside forever.
The course of our past and the promise of the future have brought us to this exceptional moment.
In this spirit, I ask you to join me in making Nigeria a more perfect nation and democracy such that the Nigerian ideal becomes and forever remains the Nigerian reality.
With full confidence in our ability, I declare that these things are within our proximate reach because my name is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I am the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
May God bless you and May He bless our beloved land. https://insidekaduna.com/first-inaugural-address-by-president-bola-ahmed-tinubu-29-may-2023/
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| Politics › David Greene Visits Kashim Shettima (Photos) by Estello(op): 4:36am On May 16, 2023 |
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| Travel › 2,518 Nigerians Evacuated From Port Sudan In 15 Batches by Estello(op): 12:31pm On May 14, 2023 |
EVACUATION UPDATE: (Last Batch of Evacuation).
The 15th Batch of Evacuees: 147 Nationals that departed Port Sudan International Airport, landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 8:30 pm local time on May 13 via Tarco Air.
The total breakdown so far;
1st Batch - Military Jet C13 ~ 94
2nd Batch - AirPeace ~ 274
3rd Batch - Tarco Air ~ 130
4th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 131
5th Batch - MaxAir ~ 410
6th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 102
7th Batch - Azman Air ~ 322
8th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 133
9th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 127
10th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 136
11th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 128
12th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 136
13th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 123
14th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 125
15th Batch - Tarco Air ~ 147
Making a total of 2,518 evacuees brought back by the Federal Government.
During this exercise, no Single Nigerian life has been lost so far. https://twitter.com/nidcom_gov/status/1657508643158327297?t=xjit5FamuUR_ZYOD3UTJeA&s=19
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| Food › Nigerian Indomie Noodles Very Safe To Consume - NAFDAC by Estello(op): 10:14am On May 05, 2023 |
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said on Tuesday that Noodles made in Nigeria have nothing to do with the noodles produced in Taiwan and Malaysia. The regulator also said that noodles made in Nigeria are safe for consumption.
Speaking as a guest on a popular TV show, Your View, aired on TVC television, Director-General, NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, further added that “foreign noodles have been banned from entering the country by the Nigerian government many years ago and this is on the Nigerian Customs Service importation prohibition list and this is to encourage local production of noodles and backward integration of the economy.”
NAFDAC also said it is working to ensure that foreign-made noodles are not smuggled into the country. NAFDAC Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FSAN) organisation, has commenced post-marketing surveillance (PMS) and the Food Lab Services Directorate has also been activated on the issue.
According to the Group Corporate Communications and Event Manager, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, Tope Ashiwaju, said “Indomie Nigeria is different and a separate entity from Indomie Taiwan, and Indomie Malaysia. Indomie instant Noodles is locally produced in the country and operations have been ongoing for at least three decades. Dufil Prima has improved local capacity utilisation has aided enhanced production to meet market demand, rather than depending on importation.”
Nigeria is a major consumer of instant noodles, with Indomie Instant Noodles dominating the market. The World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) said Nigeria is one of the largest consumers of instant noodles, with 1.92 million. The ban on the importation of instant noodles is not a recent development, as instant noodles have been on the importation prohibition list of the Federal Government for a long time. https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigerian-indomie-noodles-safe-to-consume-%e2%80%95-nafdac/ 
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| Politics › I’ll Not Marginalise Any Part Of Nigeria – Tinubu by Estello(op): 3:37pm On May 03, 2023 |
President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to work evenly for the country without marginalising any part in areas of development.
Asiwaju Tinubu, who is due to be inaugurated as president on May 29, said this Wednesday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The president-elect is on a two-day visit to the state to inaugurate projects executed by the Nyesom Wike administration.
“I will not marginalise any region, but will leave legacy projects across the length and breadth of Nigeria,” he said at the opening of Rumuokwuta/Rumuola Flyover Bridge.
Tinubu praised Governor Wike for the development strides in Rivers State, particularly for the 12 flyovers constructed across the capital city, saying posterity would kindly remember him.
He said with his accomplishments in the state, Nigeria would need the outgoing Rivers governor in higher capacities.
On the political front, Tinubu thanked Wike and the people of Rivers State for their support for him.
He said he was in the state in line with the promise he made during the campaigns in Rivers, saying “if you make a promise, you keep it.
“I will never forget the pivotal role the great and wonderful people of this state played in my victorious campaign to become the next president of this country. You have my eternal gratitude.
“In His Excellency, Governor Wike, I see a man of principle. He took a principled stand that the presidency should be retuned to the South; and he had the courage to stand by his convictions, not minding whose ox was gored.
“He is, indeed, a man of great integrity. He did not choose to serve his own interests, rather, the interests of the nation and the people of Rivers State. I thank him for his selfless leadership,” he added.
In his speech, Wike said the invitation for Tinubu to commission projects in the state was a fulfilment of promise made during the President-elect’s campaign visit to Rivers.
He expressed appreciation to Tinubu for agreeing to visit Rivers State and perform the commissioning.
Wike, who threw jibes at the leadership of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), applauded the election of Tinubu which, he said, had shamed naysayers.
The event was attended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and Governors Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), David Umahi (Ebonyi), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Hope Uzodinma (Imo).
Others were former governors Dr Peter Odili (Rivers), Chief Bisi Akande (Osun), Chief James Ibori (Delta), Dr Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Chief Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) and Chief Ayo Fayose (Ekiti).
Others in attendance include governor-elect of Rivers State, Mr Sim Fubara, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, Mr Dele Alake and Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam, among others.
Office of the President-elect
Abdulaziz Abdulaziz
May 3, 2023 https://lagostoday.com.ng/ill-not-marginalise-any-part-of-nigeria-tinubu/
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| Politics › Ousmane Yara Explains Tinubu’s Link With Guinea, Addresses Helicopter Video by Estello(op): 10:50am On Apr 25, 2023 |
A few days after a viral video showing President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a helicopter belonging to the Guinean government surfaced, the man at the centre of it all, Amb. Ousmane Yara, has exclusively revealed to Daily Sun what transpired.
In a chanced meeting with Daily Sun in a highbrow Abuja hotel on Sunday, Yara opened up on the relationship Tinubu, former Guinean President, Alpha Conde and him had.
He also shed light on Tinubu’s special recognition by the Guinean government under Conde.
Yara, a Guinean, who is Ambassador African Union (AU) Agenda 2063, told Daily Sun that the viral video was shot sometime in 2016 when Tinubu visited Guinea as guest of then President Conde during the country’s independence anniversary celebration.
He said that Tinubu, him (Yara) and Sanwo-Olu, who was not governor then, were travelling in the helicopter from Guinean capital to Mamu, in the Fula region of the country, to attend independence anniversary celebration, as, according to him, then President Conde used to move the state function related to the anniversary from region to region every year, when he was in power.
Yara revealed that Tinubu first visited Guinea in 2015 after he hosted former President Conde in Lagos earlier. According to him, the president-elect’s attendance of Guinea’s independence anniversary celebration in 2016 was his second as guest of former President Conde.
He said: “Through one of Tinubu’s aides at that time, who is now a minister in the government of Nigeria, I facilitated a meeting between President Conde and Tinubu. President Conde was going for reelection, for the second term, in office then in 2015. He came to Nigeria to see Tinubu, who organised a dinner in his honour. At the dinner, Tinubu invited many Nigerian businessmen and others.
“President Conde then invited Tinubu to Guinea about one month to the election for his second term. Tinubu honoured the invitation and came with a team of economic experts and businessmen, who took time to discuss with Guinean government officials how the country could better harness its resources for economic prosperity and development.
“Tinubu spent only one day and travelled to London from there, but left the team he came with to continue engagement with Guinean officials on how to transform Guinea. The team and Guinean government officials worked for three days, and came up with an economic roadmap.”
Amb Yara said that thrilled by Tinubu’s support for his reelection and for bringing the team that worked with Guinea officials to chart an economic and development agenda, President Conde invited Tinubu to the independence anniversary in 2016.
“President Conde invited Tinubu to the independence anniversary. Since the official function at every independence anniversary was done in different regions, Tinubu was required to fly from the country’s capital, in a helicopter, to Mamu, where that year’s event held. That was the video being circulated. At the independence anniversary celebration, President Conde gave Tinubu the honour and privilege of a president, in appreciation of what he did for him during his reelection bid and towards economic development of Guinea.”
Yara said it was in order to show appreciation to Tinubu that former President Conde gave him a “Special Envoy” status.
“Conde recognised Tinubu as a pan-Africanist and saw him as a special envoy,” Yara said.
The AU Ambassador said that governments extend honorary citizenship to important people who may not be their citizens as a mark of recognition of their contributions to socio-economic and political developments in the countries, which does not make such persons citizens of the countries.
Daily Sun findings from Wikipedia is that honorary citizenship is a “status bestowed by a city or other government on a foreign or native individual whom it considers to be especially admirable or otherwise worthy of the distinction. The honour usually is symbolic and does not confer any change to citizenship or nationality.”
Yara said Tinubu, being a friend of Conde, is not strange as individuals and politicians all over the world have presidents as friends.
He revealed that many Nigerian politicians and businessmen were friends of Conde when he was in power, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Muhammadu Buhari, who hosted the former president in Abuja.
Amb. Yara, in a bid to authenticate what he said, put a video call through to former President Conde, who has been living in Turkey since he was ousted from office in 2021.
Conde, answering a question on his relationship with Tinubu, said: “Tinubu is the biggest pan-Africanist I have seen. Before I met Tinubu, I had noted his accomplishments, right from when he was governor. I see him as a ‘Lion of Africa’ because of his contributions towards the stability and development of Africa. He has always supported African presidents who were pan-Africanists in disposition and others.”
Conde confirmed that he recognised Tinubu as ambassador extraordinaire (special envoy) of Guinea, while promising to speak in details about the president-elect in due course.
The former president expressed confidence in the ability of Tinubu to do well as president.
He noted: “I am convinced that Tinubu’s leadership will be good for Nigeria. Nigeria is a country other West African nations look up to. I am happy for Tinubu. Anything he may require of me to make his government successful, in my personal capacity, I will willingly do. He helped us in Guinea and I will never forget that. Nigerians should pray for the success of Tinubu’s government because his leadership will be impactful.” https://sunnewsonline.com/ousmane-yara-opens-up-on-tinubu-alpha-conde-guinea/
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| Politics › Road To Aso Rock: The Bola Tinubu Story - Babajide Fadoju by Estello(op): 5:52pm On Apr 06, 2023 |
Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu is a Nigerian politician and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who is popularly referred to as "JAGABAN". He was born on March 29, 1952, in Lagos State, Nigeria. In the mid-1970s he moved to the United States, took on many odd jobs while he finished his college education. Transcripts show that Tinubu attended Southwest College (now Richard J. Daley College) in Chicago and then transferred to Chicago State University, where he bagged a B.S. in Business and Administration degree in 1979 with honours.
Before going into politics, he worked as an executive in the accounting department of Mobil Oil Nigeria in the 1980s where he gained experience in corporate management and finance. This gave him the skills and experience necessary for his political career. After his job at Mobil Oil Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu established his own businesses before going into politics. The first was a consulting firm that provided financial management and advisory services to various clients. Apart from these businesses, Tinubu is also known for his philanthropic activities which is a basic reason for the establishment of the Tinubu Foundation known for its poverty alleviation programs, education and healthcare support services in Nigeria.
Having excelled in education and professional career, his political journey started far back in the 1990s when he became a member of Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) led by the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. The Yar'adua later became a formidable bloc within the then Social Democratic Party (SDP). The presidential candidate for his party, SDP, in person of business mogul, Chief MKO Abiola emerged the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election but was never declared the winner because the Military head at the time, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida annulled the elections. An Election that was supposed to be a true definition of democracy and transition to civilian rule resulted in a quasi-military coup d'etat.
After the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Tinubu joined forces with pro-democracy activists to form National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) to fight for the deannulment of the election that was won by the late Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola. Tinubu’s pro-democracy activities annoyed the Late General Sani Abacha and he was forced into exile along with his comrades at arms. After five years in exile, Tinubu returned to Nigeria in 1998 following the sudden and unexpected death of General Abacha.
On his journey to ensure democratic leadership in Nigeria, Tinubu had contested for a position in the Nigerian Senate in 1992, where he represented the Lagos West Senatorial District. During his tenure as a senator, he was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Finance, and Appropriation. Having gained experience within Nigeria's political structure, he took a step to make Lagos a better place. In 1999, Tinubu contested for the post of the Governor of Lagos State under the banner of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party. He won and served two terms as Governor of Lagos State between the years 1999 to 2007.
On his assumption of office as Lagos Governor, Tinubu created a team that worked together to implement policies that helped improve the state's economy and infrastructure, such as the introduction of the Lagos State Revenue Administration Law and the creation of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Lagos State Revenue Law and the Land Use Charge. All of these developments helped to significantly increase the state's revenue. He implemented a number of infrastructural projects in the state. These projects include the construction of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Ojota interchange bridge, and the redevelopment of the Lagos Island Central Business District. He established the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to manage the state's traffic congestion. The creation of LASTMA has greatly reduced the regular frustration that comes with traffic congestion thereby efficiently reducing the stress that comes with movement around the state.
Tinubu's government also introduced reforms in the education sector. These reforms helped in the establishment of new primary and secondary schools, the rehabilitation of existing schools, and the introduction of the EKO Project, which aimed to improve the quality of education in the state.
The Health sector was not left out. His tenure implemented reforms in the health sector, which saw the establishment of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and the construction of new health centres across the state.
With full understanding that a government with a high unemployment rate is an aimless government, he created job opportunities through the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) to promote entrepreneurship and job creation. He also took serious measures against the high level of insecurity across the state. A number of measures to improve security in the state were created, including the establishment of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) and the introduction of a Neighbourhood Watch system to complement the efforts of the police. These great achievements as Governor of Lagos State contributed significantly to the development of the state and earned him recognition as one of the most successful governors in Nigeria's history.
Following his dreams to ensure better governance, economic growth and development, Poverty eradication, good security and improved general living standards of people across states in Nigeria, he endorsed several trusted and capable hands as political leaders in Nigeria at different levels of government.
Some of the notable political leaders that have received Tinubu's endorsement include: Babatunde Raji Fashola. Tinubu endorsed Fashola's candidacy for Governor of Lagos State in 2007 and played a significant role in his victory at the polls. Fashola served two terms as governor and later became a Minister of Power, Works and Housing under President Muhammadu Buhari.
Akinwunmi Ambode: Tinubu endorsed Ambode's candidacy for Governor of Lagos State in 2015, and he went on to win the election. Ambode served one term as governor and was succeeded by Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Abiola Ajimobi: He endorsed the candidacy of Abiola Ajimobi for Governor of Oyo State having convinced the latter to ditch private practice to become a Senator hitherto.
Kayode Fayemi: He also endorsed Fayemi's candidacy for Governor of Ekiti State in 2018, and he won the election. Fayemi had previously served as Minister of Solid Minerals under President Buhari.
Rotimi Akeredolu: Tinubu endorsed Akeredolu's candidacy for Governor of Ondo State in 2016, and also endorsed Akeredolu's re-election bid in 2020, which he won.
Dapo Abiodun: He endorsed the current Governor of Ogun state.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: Tinubu also endorsed the current governor of Lagos State.
Professor Yemi Osinbajo: Yemi Osinbajo is one of Tinubu’s achievements in leadership production. He is one of the best Vice Presidents Nigeria has ever had in years. Osinbajo's selection as Buhari's running mate was widely praised, as he was viewed as a competent and experienced administrator with a background in law and academia. During his tenure as Vice President, Osinbajo has played a key role in the Buhari administration, particularly in the areas of economic reform, anti-corruption, and social intervention programs.
President Muhammadu Buhari: In 2015, Tinubu endorsed Muhammadu Buhari as the president of Nigeria under the APC.
It is worth noting that Tinubu's endorsements have in time past been regarded as significant in Nigerian politics, as he is a powerful and influential figure in the country's political landscape. However, it is ultimately up to the voters to decide whom they elect into office.
In the 2022 presidential primaries, Tinubu made his interest in being the next president of Nigeria known to the masses with a 10-point agenda which offered Nigerians a new and restructured society based on shared prosperity, tolerance, compassion, and the unwavering commitment to treating each citizen with equal respect and due regard. Everyone expected the primaries to be a race between Yemi Osinbajo and Tinubu. Tinubu however showed his political genius as he won the majority vote and then became the presidential flagbearer for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The battle for the presidential seat was a tough one as there were other prominent participants from other political parties. This came at a time when the majority of the citizens were tired of the ruling party (APC) and also the rule of the older generation. Tinubu, alongside the flagbearer of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar at this time were regarded as one of the older generations as he was 70 years old at the time he contested. There were the likes of Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra state from the Labour Party, and other candidates that were deemed much younger and vibrant.
Due to the incessant need for change, an interesting struggle between youths and the older generation surfaced and at a point it looked like the Almighty "JAGABAN" was going to lose the election to a younger generation. As the collation process was ongoing, he lost even his own state. However, by sheer dint of fate, he got higher votes in Ekiti, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, in the West, Jigawa, Niger, Kano, Kogi, Niger, Zamfara, Borno, Benue in the North.
In the South East and South South he got Rivers and did very well in Imo, Ebonyi and Edo States. With a clear pan-Nigeria mandate and spread, Tinubu won the presidential election with a total vote of 8,794,726.
On the 25th of February 2023, a great decision was made by Nigerians. A chance for hope was chosen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared elected as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on March 1, 2023 by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Looking back at his efforts in good governance and democracy from 1999 till date, it will be right to say that Tinubu will not only ensure that all programmes in his development agenda are met, but will also work fervently to bring about the rebirth of Nigeria thereby making Nigeria a HOME for all citizens.
Our hope is Renewed and a better nation is assured. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://independent.ng/road-to-aso-rock-the-bola-tinubu-story/&ved=2ahUKEwitl7vl25X-AhVEiv0HHXFEC0cQFnoECAgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw391-NwHSdc1QT6NlWwwAaH
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| Travel › Re: Loko-Oweto Bridge Connecting Benue And Nasarawa Now Ready For Use (Pictures) by Estello(op): 5:51am On Apr 05, 2023 |
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| Travel › Loko-Oweto Bridge Connecting Benue And Nasarawa Now Ready For Use (Pictures) by Estello(op): 5:50am On Apr 05, 2023 |
JUST IN: COMPLETION of one of the major new Bridges being built by the @MBuhari Administration: The LOKO-OWETO BRIDGE, across the River Benue, linking Benue and Nasarawa States.
Now READY for Commissioning.
HM @FMWHNIG, BRF inspected today.
This new Bridge and the adjoining roads cut hours from the travel time between FCT and Otukpo in Benue State. (Allows motorists to bypass more than 100km of the old route).
See what Minister Fashola said a few years ago, before the completion:
Entire project is the Bridge section (2 bridges actually, totaling 2.2km, across River Benue), and ~180km of adjoining highway on either side. Now 100% complete. https://twitter.com/toluogunlesi/status/1643328030289346561?t=nipGD56lI5F4h1x-w4Is-A&s=19
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| Politics › Re: My First 100 Days As Governor of Lagos - GRV by Estello: 5:44am On Mar 11, 2023 |
Dapagun:
1. You can't increase salary without budget considerations. Have you spoken with the Accountant General, Finance Ministry, is there budgetary allocations for this? Does this person understand governance in anyway? Chai……he thought this is his father's court room. He will just increase salary. No thoughts of how |
| Politics › Re: My First 100 Days As Governor of Lagos - GRV by Estello: 5:43am On Mar 11, 2023 |
Switruth:
Dapagun. Please tell us what you’ll do if you’re in his shoes for the first 100 days in office. Abi dem send you come? Gerrearu here right now. You don’t know notn You state yours na |
| Politics › Re: My First 100 Days As Governor of Lagos - GRV by Estello: 5:43am On Mar 11, 2023 |
Dapagun:
11. How do you want to reinvent the wheel. I mean, the Blue and red rail already exist and are at different stages of completion No body asked him how he wants to find the 100Km rail line. Since he wants to sack the tax consultants. The entire thing makes zero sense |
| Politics › Re: My First 100 Days As Governor of Lagos - GRV by Estello: 5:42am On Mar 11, 2023 |
Dapagun:
15, you want to dissolve constitutionally appointed local government chairman. Do you are not even governor yet and you are already plotting to break the law and plunge the LGAs into distress.
Again the legal dispute this will cause will hold you for one year It is no surprise he is coming from PDP. This is their way, take down democratically elected LGA Officials and appoint their own people. It shows in his blood Awon bob the builder |
| Politics › Re: My First 100 Days As Governor of Lagos - GRV by Estello: 5:41am On Mar 11, 2023 |
Dapagun:
These one does not understand both politics and governance and is most likely going to cause more problems than solve them.
This is the person they are touting for governor? He can't even manage a local government with this ideas of his Lmaooo. Sebi this is the person they said is the best thing since sliced bread. Heck, I will pick Yahaya Bello over him sef. |
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| Politics › Re: Pictures From APC Presidential Campaign Rally In Gombe by Estello(op): 6:39am On Feb 14, 2023 |
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| Politics › Re: Sanwo-olu Reassures Lagos Business Stakeholders Of His Commitment To Growth by Estello(op): 6:22am On Feb 14, 2023 |
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| Politics › Sanwo-olu Reassures Lagos Business Stakeholders Of His Commitment To Growth by Estello(op): 6:22am On Feb 14, 2023 |
SANWO-OLU MEETS LAGOS BUSINESS COMMUNITY, REASSURES STAKEHOLDERS OF STATE’S COMMITMENT TO GROWTH • Fashola: ‘We can’t afford to elect people with no experience’ • Akabueze, Orelope-Adefulire speak at meeting Lagos Business Community got a message of reassurance from the Number One citizen of the State on Monday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reiterated the commitment of his administration to sustain strategic investment in infrastructure to bolster productivity, energise business growth and protect private investments. The Governor had an interactive meeting with the Organised Private Sector at Oriental Hotels, where he spoke of the State’s economic redistribution plans aimed at expanding the Lagos business district to suburbs in the western and eastern parts of the State. The dialogue was part of the strategic stakeholder engagements initiated to keep business leaders and captains of industry in the loop of the comprehensive economic policies of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Sanwo-Olu. Minister for Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Director-General of Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, joined the Governor at the meeting with members of the State’s business community. Sanwo-Olu said the steady growth rate being recorded by the State economy testified to the efficient supervision and accountability process instituted in the management of the public finances. Lagos, the Governor said, had been led by a political philosophy that transformed its GDP from deficit to a promising growth, accounting for 30 percent of the nation’s GDP. Given the size and revenue projection of the State, Sanwo-Olu said the State was willing to raise the level of investment in climate-resilient infrastructure to ensure sustainability and more growth. In promoting rapid economic growth, the Governor said his administration had embarked on improving mobility by injecting funds to deliver an integrated mass transit system. Aside comprehensive road rehabilitation across the State, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government had also boosted productivity by expanding transport infrastructure, investing in rail and opening waterways. He said: “Our economic blueprint captured in the six-pillar THEMES Agenda has been rolled out and implemented in manner to fix the immediate needs of our citizens and the business community. In Transportation and Traffic Management, we have intervened in almost a thousand roads across the State and built new roads in total length of 125 kilometres. We activated ferry services to quickly move people at business hours. We have injected ferries of different capacities, just as we open new jetties. “We have also shored up capacity in public transportation by providing 3,000 vehicles to service our mass transit network and taxi scheme. Lagos is about to have two fully operational rail lines to encourage mass movement. We embarked on all of this in order to give commuters mobility options, thereby reducing man-hour spent by people in traffic and raising productivity to support business growth. “We have seen the completion of Lekki Deep Sea Port which Lagos is a major facilitator. In the next two month, the logistics infrastructure will be fully operational and this will have good revenue projection for the State. Our inaction or attempt not to invest in these infrastructure would have a lot of consequences and cost us more in terms of numbers. Now, we are beginning to see a city that is a lot more efficient and this gives an understanding of the role businesses play in the economy.” Sanwo-Olu said the ongoing construction of Lagos-Badagry Highway was being done strategically to open the west flank of the State to more investment and physical development, adding the economic redistribution plan was being supported by extension of Lagos Blue Line to Okokomaiko - densely populated suburb along Badagry. He said the Federal Government’s granting of approval for the development of the Badagry Sea Port would fully catalyse economic growth and create new economic zone in the State. The Governor allayed the fear of the business community about skilled manpower shortages, stressing that his administration’s investment in education and technology is already yielding positive outcomes. Sanwo-Olu said upgrading of the two State-owned schools to specialised universities would help raise skilled manpower for local businesses and bridge the gap of knowledge. Fashola said the complex nature of governance in Lagos had thrown up a system that usually produced administrators who are problem solvers, rather than politicians giving excuses. The Minister appealed to members of the business community to be dispassionate in making their choices to back a presidential and governorship candidates in the general election, stressing that the sustainability of the governance model in Lagos should remain the paradigm for the nation to adopt. He said: “Voters should be observant, because electing people to positions of authority is not about Reality TV show. It is about real life problem. The choice we have to make is between the political party which denies the problems and the one that has confronted the problems and trying to solve them.” Akabueze urged private sector stakeholders to take interest in the candidates’ public finance management, noting that the needs of the Government had grown significantly, with little resources available. He said: “Seven years ago, Nigeria's infrastructure stock was about 20 percent of our GDP. Today, with the level of infrastructure delivery, we have raised the number to 35 out of the 70 percent required to keep us on the good standing. We must double the GDP growth in relation to infrastructure to be able sustain services to the people. Only serious candidate with experience can do this.” In a panel discussion, Sanwo-Olu had one-on-one engagement with the participants, where the Governor explained various interventions taken by the State Government to improve security, healthcare and food sustainability. The Governor said: “We can all see the success story of Lagos and we believe we can still do more to keep Lagos on the path of prosperity. The question we need to ask ourselves as we make vital decisions in the coming weeks is, what are the best alternatives we have? Nigeria cannot be on an experimental trajectory. We cannot afford to have people without experience at the highest level of leadership of our country. “We cannot trust people who cannot show us those they have trained when they had the opportunity to lead. We feel extremely passionate and committed to the process that will determine who will run the country. We have been part of a political philosophy where we have learnt and developed. We have energy and capacity to double what we have right now. As stakeholders, we urge you to see Renewed Hope for Nigeria tied to the rising Greater Lagos and join us to take our country to the level we will be proud of.” https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02xuL4boNGUKGR6wo5tBzLHRQajLerUrtaLhGneVwrVNJT4f2pVLUnowQcc2Cs7UKal&id=735776012&mibextid=Nif5oz
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| Politics › APC Presidential Campaign Rally In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State (Video And Pictures) by Estello(op): 5:02pm On Jan 30, 2023 |
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| Politics › Re: Tinubu Lands In Uyo For Akwa Ibom Presidential Camapign by Estello(op): 2:04pm On Jan 30, 2023 |
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| Politics › Re: Tinubu Lands In Uyo For Akwa Ibom Presidential Camapign by Estello(op): 2:03pm On Jan 30, 2023 |
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| Politics › Tinubu Lands In Uyo For Akwa Ibom Presidential Camapign by Estello(op): 2:03pm On Jan 30, 2023 |
The Apc Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Uyo for the Akwa Ibom Presidential Campaign Rally at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. He is received by Governor Ben Ayade, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, HM of Niger Delta, Mr Umana Okon Umana, Dr Nsima Ekere, Senator Ararume, Senator Ita Enang
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| Politics › Re: Early Pictures From APC Presidential Campaign Rally In Uyo by Estello(op): 1:42pm On Jan 30, 2023 |
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| Politics › Re: NATA Members Endorse Tinubu And Sanwo-Olu, Display PVCs by Estello(op): 5:44am On Jan 28, 2023 |
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| Politics › NATA Members Endorse Tinubu And Sanwo-Olu, Display PVCs by Estello(op): 5:44am On Jan 28, 2023 |
UPDATE: The Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), Lagos State Chapter have endorsed The Tinubu/Shettima and Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat tickets yesterday at Independent Campaign Council (ICC) Office, Oduduwa Crescent, GRA Ikeja Lagos.
The NATA Chairman says they have over 100,000 members across the State and they are fully ready to work for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT for President and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu for 2nd Term.
Members of the Association displayed their PVCs for everyone to see and have assured the ICC that they will fully mobilize their members to vote for APC all APC Candidates across the State https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1618491036732653570?t=MSmwyE57O0sWXzdcVNRGZA&s=19
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| Politics › Bauchi SDP Senate Candidate Brands His Plane With Pictures Of Tinubu/shetimma by Estello(op): 6:24am On Jan 24, 2023 |
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