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PRESIDENT BUHARI SHOWCASES 266 ECOLOGICAL PROJECTS COMPLETED UNDER HIS WATCH, DIRECTS MDAS TO PUBLICISE ACHIEVEMENTS

A total of 266 ecological projects have been completed across the country in the last seven years (2015-2022), President Muhammadu Buhari declared Wednesday in Abuja.

Speaking at the launch of a compendium of ecological projects undertaken by this administration, the President said 332 ecological projects were approved during the period in review, out of which 266 were accomplished while the remaining 66 are at different stages of completion.

The President, who launched the publication before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, commended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Management Team of the Ecological Project Office (EPO), for the judicious use of available resources for the effective implementation of approved projects, as well as the initiative for the publication.

In order to leverage the benefits accruable to government from the commendable efforts of the EPO, and the effective communication of these efforts through the publication, the President directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) which have not done so to showcase their performance and achievements to the public.

‘‘The enormity of Nigeria’s ecological problems and inherited infrastructural deficit in general, has the tendency, like the proverbial drop in the ocean, to always drown our achievements in addressing ecological challenges and infrastructural deficit at large.

‘‘It is against this background that publications like the one being launched today, become very important and a useful tool in correcting the negative public perception, that government has not done anything in addressing these challenges.

‘‘The documentation and publication of these achievements in our modest effort to tackle ecological problems is therefore predicated on our quest to improve communication in governance, as a tool for keeping citizens well-informed and helping them to hold government accountable.

‘‘This is the most significant implication of the Ecological Project Office’s initiative in publishing this compendium.’’

The President noted that the Compendium, which is for the reading pleasure and knowledge of Nigerians, would bridge the information and communication gap between Nigerians and the real-time performance of this Administration by portraying the specific locations of ecological projects, with pictorial evidence as well as proofs of handing over the projects to the beneficiaries.

President Buhari urged States and Local Governments to judiciously use their shares of the ecological fund, strictly for ecological projects towards addressing the ecological problems in their areas.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, told the President that the 554-page publication supervised by the Permanent Secretary, EPO, Dr Habiba Lawal, is aimed at keeping the public abreast of the efforts of the administration in addressing verified ecological problems in ‘‘all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.’’

He thanked the President for promoting the culture of accountability and for approving the change of name of Ecological Fund Office to EPO, for its mandate not to be misconstrued by the public.

‘‘The Office was established through the Federation Account Act in 1981, primarily to carry out intervention projects nationwide with the Federal Government share of the ecological funds, to address critical ecological problems to supplement States and Local Government shares of the fund.’’

On the Federal Government share of the Ecological Fund, the SGF explained that the latest sharing formula of the Ecological and Derivation Fund (EDF) as modified allocates 1.00 per cent to the Federal Government, 0.72 per cent to States while the Local Governments get 0.60 per cent.

He added that out of the 1.00 per cent of the Federal Government share, monthly the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) gets 20 per cent, National Agency for Great Green (NAGGW) Wall 5 per cent, North East Development Commission (NEDC) 10 per cent while the National Agricultural Development Agency (NALDA) receives 10 per cent.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
July 20, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari presides over Launch of Ecological Project Office Compendium 2015-2022 during Federal Executive Council Meeting in State House on 20th July 2022

President Buhari with SGF Boss Mustapha and Perm. Sec. Ecological Fund Office Dr. Habiba Lawal during the Launch of Ecological Project Office Compendium 2015-2022 in State House on 20th July 2022

Prudoh:
See this ill-considered northerner trying to feel among... You and Buhari are dumbass, muppet!

Jumilayos:
I'm Loving the way 2023 is bringing these people to their kneels

PresidObi:
Let the pretence continue.

PDP and APC government has never liked education, we need to elect a president who has shown a consistent love for the education of our children.

President Buhari in Consultation with Ministers and other Government Officials over Lingering ASUU Strike in State House on 19th July 2022.

NEW NNPC WILL GUARANTEE NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY, PRESIDENT BUHARI DECLARES AT UNVEILING OF AFRICA’S LARGEST NATIONAL OIL COMPANY

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja unveiled the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), affirming that the company is mandated by law to ensure that Nigeria’s National Energy Security is guaranteed.

Speaking at the historic occasion at State House Conference Centre, the President said Africa’s largest National Oil Company (NOC) would also support sustainable growth across other sectors of the economy as it delivers energy to the world.

At the event, which featured a Special rendition of the Theme Song ''Energy for today, Energy for tomorrow, Energy for Everyone'' by an Ensemble, the President recounted how God had used him to consistently play an important role in shaping the destiny of the country’s NOC in the last 45 years.

He expressed optimism that the NNPC Limited will sustainably deliver value to its over 200 million shareholders and the global energy community; operate without relying on government funding and free from institutional regulations such as the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

‘‘This is a landmark event for the Nigerian oil industry.

‘‘Our country places high premium in creating the right atmosphere that supports investment and growth to boost our economy and continue to play an important role in sustaining global energy requirements.

‘‘We are transforming our petroleum industry, to strengthen its capacity and market relevance for the present and future global energy priorities.

‘‘By chance of history, I was privileged to lead the creation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on the 1st July 1977. Forty-Four (44) years later, I was again privileged to sign the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021, heralding the long-awaited reform of our petroleum sector.

‘‘The provisions of PIA 2021, have given the Nigerian petroleum industry a new impetus, with improved fiscal framework, transparent governance, enhanced regulation and the creation of a commercially-driven and independent National Oil Company that will operate without relying on government funding and free from institutional regulations such as the Treasury Single Account, Public Procurement and Fiscal Responsibility Acts.

‘‘It will, of course, conduct itself under the best international business practice in transparency, governance and commercial viability.

‘‘Coincidentally, I, on the 1st of July 2022 authorized transfer of assets from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to its successor company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, and steered the implementation leading to the unveiling of Africa’s largest National Oil Company today.

‘‘I therefore thank Almighty God for choosing me to consistently play an important role in shaping the destiny of our National Oil Company from the good to the great.’’

The President, therefore, assured stakeholders in the industry that Africa’s largest NOC will adhere to its fundamental corporate values of Integrity, Excellence and Sustainability, while operating as a commercial, independent and viable NOC at par with its peers around the world.

He added that the company would focus on becoming a dynamic global energy company of choice to deliver energy for today, for tomorrow, for the day days after tomorrow.

He thanked the leadership and members of the National Assembly for demonstrating uncommon courage and patriotism in the passage of PIA that culminated in the creation of NNPCL.

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, said with the signing of the PIA, which assures international and local oil companies of adequate protection for their investments, the nation’s petroleum industry is no longer rudderless.

‘‘From the onset of this administration, Mr. President never concealed his desire to create a more conducive environment for growth of the oil and gas sector, and addressing legitimate grievances of communities most impacted by extractive industries.

‘‘While the country was waiting for the PIA, Nigeria’s oil and gas industry lost about $50 billion worth of investments. In fact, between 2015 and 2019, KPMG states that “only 4 percent of the $70 billion investment inflows into Africa’s oil and gas industry came to Nigeria even though the country is the continent’s biggest producer and the largest reserves.

‘‘We are setting all these woes behind us, and a clear path for the survival and growth of our petroleum industry is now before us,’’ he said.

Sylva described the unveiling of NNPC Limited as a new dawn in the quest for the growth and development of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry, opening new vintages for partnerships.

He thanked the President for his unparalleled leadership, steadfastness, and unalloyed support towards ensuring that the country’s oil and gas industry is on a sound footing.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari, announced that the company had adopted a strategic initiative to achieve the mandate of energy security for the country by rolling out a comprehensive expansion plan to grow its fuel retail presence from 547 to over 1500 outlets within the next six months.

He assured stakeholders and the global energy community that the new company was endowed with the ‘‘best human resources one can find anywhere in the industry.’’

‘‘NNPC Limited is positioned to lead Africa’s gradual transition to new energy by deepening natural gas production to create low carbon activities and positively change the story of energy poverty at home and around the world,’’ he said.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
July 19, 2022

ÈGÀN DÒFO!

THE CASSAVA+ ÀGBÀDO NARRATIVE: EDUCATED IGNORAMUSES EVERYWHERE

Isn't it funny that same graduates who welcomed cassava bread of the PDP era and e'en thumbed up for GEJ are today mocking Asiwaju for mentioning a multi-billion dollar value chain staple foods like cassava and corn �?

How people who claim to be educated, with some of them being doctoral degree holders display apogee of ignorance is stupefyingly discombobulating. Must we spoon-feed them or take them through tutelage of the economic value chain of cassava and corn �?

Okay, for the sake of education, cassava as a farm produce can generate huge forex income for Nigeria. It can also generate mouth-watering IGR with avalanche job opportunities with multiplier effect. Cassava has among other derivates chips, animal feeds, HQCF, bread, biscuit, and snacks. Cassava is equally used as glue for plywood. Cassava starch is one of the best used for food and beverages, textile, glucose and many pharmaceuticals, but then, what do these naysayers know beyond hat*red?

Corn on the other hand can give us corn starch, corn syrup, maltodextrin, vegetable oil, cellulose, sorbitol derivatives in sugar free items such as such as candy, chewing gum, cosmetics, mouth wash, and toothpaste. We also can generate other products such as corn starch. These doo*fuses do not even know that Asiwaju is a First Class product from one of the best universities in the United States. He must have done his research beyond derision before coming up with the idea of making corn as one of our economic cash cows.

How many ladies today know that corn can actually be used to produce personal care products such as shampoo? It is produced by the reaction of glucose from corn starch with the fatty oil. Ethanol, cornflakes, brown sugar, baking powder are among the many derivatives from corn. This is aside those who use it as edibles.

The educated ignoramuses' poor attempt at mocking Asiwaju has turned out to show how shallow, myopic, fatuous and empty their brains are. May God not lemme become a wailer o'er Asiwaju's ambition.

A lot now rea*son from their anus just to prove their hat*red for a man under grace.

God of Asiwaju, please touch my life too.

#AsiwajuIsComing

Omogbolahan L.A BABAWALE
Ògbéni Czar (#OC)

EtinosaDLaw:
The resounding defeat you received in Osun is still haunting you, I know. But it's merely an indicator for what is to come. The iragbiji thief that was rejected by his own brothers and sisters will soon be rejected by Nigerians at large. Your disgrace can only be delayed, but it's inevitable

SadiqBabaSani:
Rotimi Amaechi should not decamp, he might be the President in waiting after Buhari.

He should resist the temptations to decamp, what the deep things have revealed shows he will benefit from the most uncommon scenario that will play out soon

Built2last:
Another dumbo who can't sleep without thinking of Peter

Get a life.

He is a major billionaire without pushing drugs

You have your future ahead of you

Vulturereloaded:
When Nnamdi Kanu was broadcasting on radio, all his message was about Fulani.

But since his arrest, he has not mentioned fulani for once. Rather he is telling his followers to stop killing Igbo's.

But he always blamed fulani for all the killing in igboland.

What changed?

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI DEPARTS DAURA AND ARRIVES ABUJA. AFTER THE SALLAH HOLIDAYS. JULY 16TH 2022.

The Presidential Jet NAF N2FA Nigerian Air force 1 conveying the President his aides, Media team and Members of his entourage touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 4.30pm The President was received by other top government officials.

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI VISIT EMIR OF KATSINA HRH ABDULMUMINI KABIR USMAN ON SALLAH HOMAGE. JULY 16TH 2022

newbornmacho:
Stop crying.

You guys have forced us to love ourselves nah...

Any Christian who votes Christians into political slavery will orphan his children. I'm quoting bastardmod my hero on nairaland

Don't be carried away
Even if The VP had won in APC Primaries, those pastors would have still campaign for PDP Atiku and call APC Boko Haram party. They are just using Peter Obi as a cover up to vent their frustration.

It is not Peter Obi they actually want it is their Atiku , he has always been their bride after Jonathan

In PDP Wike Was in the Ballot but our Southern Christians, decided to vote for Atiku.

In APC, Ogbonanya scored =0 Vote
Pastor Bakere a Pastor Scored =0 Vote
Umahi our Igbo son managed to get 50+ votes even as a sitting governor meaning that even some of his state delegates didn't vote for him.

CHRISTIANS DONT LOVE THEMSELVES
THEY ARE ONLY AGAINST APC AS A PARTY.

BE WISE, JUST LIKE ASUU, RELIGION IS A SCAM.