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All these falsehoods making rounds in the media will not get us anywhere. The N60 billion printing rumor has been debunked but certain individuals will still go on wallowing in ignorance.

Omo Nigerians are moving mad o. What kind of misleading story is this one again?! Chai! We are finished in this country I swear.

The VP has been a shining light in this administration. People have tried to soil his name but haven't and will never succeed because is for him. His intelligence and accountability are second to none, its like no other. Great job Sir, the Lord will surely reward you.

The VP is hardworking and intelligent. Keep up the good job Sir.

Some people will still not see the good in this. They will avoid this post and be blind to the VP's humility, diligence, intelligence and care for the welfare of the people.

This Naija sef. Nigerians themselves don't know anything. Imagine what a full grown adult came to type on NL. I don't know exactly how the VP is concerned with the Pantami issue.

Its a very unbelievable accusation against the VP. He has embraced everyone irrespective of tribe and religion.

This is a very good relationship between both of them. Prof Yemi Osinbajo was diligently carrying out his duties and filling in for the President while he was away.

The VP is more focused on what's on ground presently. 2023 is still a little far away. Let's see how it goes.

These initiatives are very commendable. Agriculture as a sector will help in Economic diversification, food storage and production as well as job creation. Kudos

These initiatives are very commendable. Agriculture as a sector will help in Economic diversification, food storage and production as well as job creation. Kudos

Farooq bringing the VP's accusation into his writeup to score cheap points have failed and he should know that every point in that accusation lacks an atom of truth. The VP's staff include Muslims, northerners and southerners, that accusation is watery.

Even in a tribe there's Yoruba Muslim and Yoruba Christian? Dr. Musibau doesn't have solid grounds as his writeup lacks facts. When we realise its not by tribe/religion, we will start progressing.

Prof Yemi Osinbajo

This will be a very good initiative. In advanced countries of the world, internet connectivity is about the least of their worries which make for creativity and innovations. Digital technology is the new norm and other governors should emulate Dapo Abiodun.

You just have to be encouraged. The VP's speech is always enlightening and educative.

This is a good step to take replacing PMS with CNG and LPG which are natural gases. Its totally achievable with commitment and determination work in line with the net-zero emissions global target.

“The principle of fairness obliges us, as people of faith, to strive to build a fairer world, a world which takes account of the interests of the poor and marginalised" Prof Osinbajo.

Digital technology is the new norm in every advanced country. I hope other governors can emulate this in their states to drive creativity and innovations.

Reno Omokri works for block factory. He can't handle constructive criticism. Always misleading the public just for his own selfish interest.

The VP is a very intelligent and brilliant man. Listening to his speeches will inspire, motivate and encourage you to excel. His diligence alone is outstanding.

Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims faithfuls.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

As the Ramadan fast progresses, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called on Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria to rededicate themselves to higher virtues of kindness, love, and generosity towards each other, regardless of faith or ethnicity.

Speaking to State House Correspondents on his way out from the Council Chambers after the Federal Executive Council meeting which he presided over, Prof. Osinbajo said “I must express my very sincere greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters who have begun the Ramadan Fast already, and to say that, this is not just the time for abstinence from food, drink, and other worldly pleasures, but also a time for us to rededicate ourselves to higher virtues of kindness, love, generosity towards each other as brothers and sisters, regardless of faith or ethnicity.”

The Vice President added that “ for our nation, it is a time I believe, to recommit ourselves to unity, to brotherhood, to peace and reconciliation in various ways so that our country will achieve all of the objectives that we have all set for ourselves.”

He then wished “our Muslim brothers and sisters a very happy period of Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem.”

Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
Office of the Vice President
14th April 2021

Hmm, no wrong assumptions but to hold on and hear from either of them.

We expect positives from this meeting. Keep up the good job.

This is very encouraging. Once this synergy between both industries is maintained, I see huge progress on the way.

A local production of the vaccine will make getting vaccinated faster and also well provided considering our large population.

The Vice President has shown he is capable of such responsibilities. In a video on his visit to Ebonyi State, he was speaking to the community leaders and assuring them of rapid response to problems. He is the definition of a true leader.

This is commendable. Accountability at its very best. Keep up the good job Sir.

This is highly commendable. The solar power will help a whole lot of communities and people.

The Solar Power Naija is coming with lots of benefits asides electrifying homes not connected to the national. Its also going to provide 250,000 new jobs and its environmentally safe.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

VP flags off in Jigawa, rollout in all geopolitical zones forthcoming

Jangefe community of 5,000 to get 1,000 Solar Home Systems

At turbaning of Water Resources Minister as Galadima, Emir of Kazaure calls VP "my distinguished brother, friend & learned colleague"


A plan to deliver electricity to about 25m Nigerians whose communities are off the grid has commenced in Jigawa State flagged off by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, who restated the determination of the Buhari administration to ensure that millions more will now have access to cheap and environmentally friendly renewable power.

Coming under the Economic Sustainability Plan, Prof. Osinbajo says the launch of the Solar Power Naija programme is taking off with the Jangefe Community in Roni Local Government Area (in the Kazaure Emirate) of the State and will get to all geopolitical zones in the country soon.

"After Jangefe, " according to the VP, the rollout will continue "across the 6 geopolitical zones in Edo, Lagos, Adamawa, Anambra, Kebbi and Plateau. Other Solar companies are also in the pipeline for the Solar Power Naija facility to continue the march to 5 million connections during the life of this administration,” the Vice President said.

The commencement of the Solar Power Naija programme means the community will get 1,000 Solar Home Systems connections for its about 5,000 population.

The Vice President, flagged off the commencement of the installation in Jigawa, in what is part of a 100,000 scheme with A-SOLAR, a local solar power company implementing aspects of the ESP Solar Power Naija scheme.

The Jangefe community in Jigawa, which is the first location to be covered by the A-Solar company, will pay monthly energy payments until the systems are fully paid for at the point in which there will be a transfer of ownership to each consumer in the community.

The Vice President noted that the “President had emphasised that we could no longer rely solely on the grid if we were to electrify the whole country. Which meant that we had to develop an effective strategy for decentralizing power supply. Two obvious things to do were, first to think of implementing more off-grid solutions and to use renewable energy especially solar power.”

“Another challenge turned opportunity was Covid-19 and our response to the economic fallouts of the pandemic - the Economic Sustainability Plan. A fundamental rationale for the plan was to retain existing jobs and create new jobs. A mass solar programme seemed like a real chance to kill several birds with one stone; electrify the country and in the process, create thousands of jobs from solar assembly and manufacturing plants to installers, payment system operators, and maintenance of solar systems once installed.

"Mr. President, therefore, approved the inclusion of what came to be known as the Solar Power Naija programme in the Economic Sustainability Plan which he asked me to chair.

“The Solar Power Naija programme which is designed by the Rural Electrification Agency is an ambitious initiative that aims to create 5 million connections through a 140 billion Naira financing programme that will support private developers to provide power for 5 million households, which means providing electricity for up to 25 million Nigerians.

Prof. Osinbajo further stated that the solar power programme is a public-private sector partnership supported by concessionary lending via the Central Bank of Nigeria and commercial banks.

The VP noted that structures have been put in place to make the connections costs affordable for all.

“In addition to the concessionary lending rates, the Government has provided subsidies and rebates for private developers to the tune of over $200 million under the Rural Electrification Agency and World Bank Nigeria Electrification Programme. The programme incorporates several innovative solutions to increase affordability for the citizens while also providing sufficient comfort to investors and financiers alike,” he stated.

The VP added that Jangefe community would derive several benefits from the flag off of the programme in Jigawa State.

The Vice President commended the Jigawa State Governor, Alh. Badaru Abubakar, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kazaure, the Emirate Council and the Local Government of Roni, as well as other critical stakeholders for their roles in ensuring the implementation of the programme in the community.

He said, “the Governor’s style of engagement and focus on economic growth and cooperation by bringing people together is one of the reasons why it was so easy to execute this project in Jigawa. This mindset and approach of the Jigawa State administration created the environment for the Local Government Authority and the Emirate Council to work in harmony with the developers to make this project a reality. This is probably why Jigawa State will continue to attract investments for the benefit of its people and the country at large."

The Vice President also commended the Emir of Kazaure, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Najid Hussaini Adamu who made a down payment for the community to benefit from the solar connections. Prof Osinbajo said not only was this a good example, but it also facilitated the programme.

He also noted the diligent efforts of the Special Adviser to the President on Infrastructure, Ahmad Rufai Zakari “in coordinating with all the relevant parties to lead us to the successful launch of the programme today.”

Earlier in his remarks, Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Badaru commended both President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, saying the Federal Government’s support to the State and other States despite declining resources, has been unprecedented since 2015. He mentioned how the Buhari administration gave a bailout to States of the Federation to pay salaries and also the payment of the long outstanding refund from the Paris Club debts among others.

He said the solar project like many other schemes that have been implemented will positively impact the economy of the state in line with the vision of the President and his deputy.

The Governor noted that the school feeding programme and other schemes implemented by the Federal Government in the state have, aside from impacting the economy, improved school enrollment from about 600,000 to over a million since implementation.

After the flag-off of the scheme, the Vice President visited the family of Alhaji Auwalu Dauda, a beneficiary of the programme in Jangefe to interact with them on the impact of the programme.

Also present at the solar event were Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State, who had received the Vice President at the Kano Airport en route Jigawa; Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Umar Namadi; Deputy Governor of Katsina, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu; the Minister of Power, Engr Saleh Mamman; Minister of State for Power, Mr Goddy Jeddy-Agba; the Emir of Kazaure, HRH, Alhaji Najid Hussaini Adamu; the Special Adviser to the President on Infrastructure and the San-Turaki of Kazaure Ahmad Rufai Zakari, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Alhaji Salhijo Ahmad, the Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Mr Chiedu Ugbo; the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Mr. Alex Okoh among others.

Earlier on arrival in the State, Prof. Osinbajo attended, as special guest, the turbaning of the Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu as the Madakin Kazaure and Galadiman Roni. At the event, the Emir of Kazaure asked the new Galadima to provide good leadership to the people and also prayed that God will guide him in his new role.

The Emir also prayed for peace and prosperity in Nigeria adding that there will be a divine intervention in the country. He described the VP as "my distinguished friend and brother and my learned colleague," recalling that they both were students at the same time at the Law School.

Besides the Jigawa Governor, a number of State Governors also joined the Vice President at the palace of Emir of Kazaure for the turbaning of the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu as Galadima. They include the Governors of Ekiti, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara and Katsina. There were also members of the Federal Executive Council present including the National Security Adviser, Rtd General Baba Gana Monguno.

Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
Office of the Vice President
10th April 2021