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President Muhammadu Buhari signs Anti-Money Laundering Bills into Law in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari with L-R: Chairman ICPC Prof. Bolaji Owasanye, EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa, Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, COS Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, SGF Boss Mustapha, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary and Legal Matters Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari and SSA to President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) Senator Babajide Omoworare as he signed Anti-Money Laundering Bills into Law in State House on 12th May 2022

AT NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY DAY AWARDS, PRESIDENT BUHARI APPEALS TO ASUU TO CALL OFF STRIKE

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to consider the plight of students and call off the ongoing strike.

The President also urged students in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions to exercise patience as the government strives to address the nagging issues in the nation’s university system within the ambit of the resources available.

He made the appeal at the 19th National Productivity Day and the conferment of the National Productivity Order of Merit Award (NPOM) on 48 eminent Nigerians and organisations in both the public and private sectors, for their high productivity, hardwork and excellence.

President Buhari recalled that he had earlier directed the Chief of Staff, Hon. Ministers of Labour and Employment, Education, Finance, Budget and National Planning to immediately bring all parties to the negotiation table to again critically look at the grey areas in the demands of ASUU and in fact all other University based labour unions.

On the theme of this year’s celebration ‘‘Achieving Higher Productivity through Improved Education System,’’ the President pledged that the Federal Government would continue to do everything possible to uplift the standard of the educational system in the country, adding that his administration recognised that the future of any nation is contingent on the standard of its educational system.

‘‘Therefore, if we desire to transform Nigeria into a competitive, strong, vibrant, productive and sustainable economy, improving our educational system should be accorded the highest priority.’’

Highlighting notable achievements in the education sector including the drastic reduction of the number of out of school children from 10.1million in 2019 to 6.9 million in 2020, automatic employment for graduates of education, review of the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years, among others, the President said more still needs to be done.

‘‘Quality educational system is good not just for the national economy; it is also good for the citizens.

‘‘Ignoring the productivity dimension of education would endanger the prosperity of future generations, with widespread repercussions for poverty and social exclusion.

‘‘It will be difficult to improve our economic performance and overall productivity, without improving our educational system.

‘‘Government notes the emergency situation in our educational system with particular reference to the dearth of qualified and dedicated teachers to enhance the quality of teaching and learning at all levels of our educational system,’’ he said.

To address these challenges, President Buhari said his administration has reviewed the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years, while years of service have now been moved from 35 to 40 years to encourage more graduates to join the teaching profession.

Similarly, the President said the government has also approved a special salary scale for teachers in Basic and Secondary schools including provisions for rural posting allowance, Science teachers allowance and peculiar allowance, while prioritising timely promotion and prompt payment of salaries.

Furthermore, the President said the reintroduction of bursary award to education students in universities and Colleges of Education comes with assurance of automatic employment upon graduation as well as payment of stipends to Bachelor of Education students.

Congratulating all the awardees for their various accomplishments and well deserved recognition, the President said they have been carefully selected from a multitude of competitors, saying ‘‘this award should spur you to greater heights.’’

The President commended the Chairman and members of the National Productivity Order of Merit Award Committee, including the management and staff of National Productivity Centre for a job well done, urging the recipients of the merit award and Nigerians to make productivity their watchword.

In his remarks, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige said since the inception of the award in 1991, 382 individuals and 97 organisations have been honoured with the NPOM.

Dr Stella Adadevoh and Mr Babatunde Lawal, received posthumous awards at the 2019/2020 edition of the National Productivity Day.

Dr Adadevoh, who died on August 19, 2014, was recognised for her outstanding performance in the fight against the spread of the Ebola virus in the country while Lawal, who until his death on November 6, 2020 served as Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet Affairs Office.

Babatunde, an economist by training with bias in fiscal policy analysis, management and strategic planning, was commended for his ‘‘thoroughness and paying keen attention to every detail’’ during his tenure as permanent secretary in the Federal Civil Service.

Other recipients include the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; immediate past Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chike Ihekweazu; Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi; Chairman and Founder, BUA Group, Abdusamad Rabiu; Chairman of Globacom, Mike Adenuga Jnr; Professor Stanley Okolo, Director General of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) and Allen Onyema, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, among others.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
May 12, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari attends the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari presents award to DG NITDA Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi alongside Minister of Labour and Employment Sen. Chris Ngige during the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari presents award to SGF Boss Mustapha alongside Minister of Labour and Employment Sen. Chris Ngige during the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari presents award to Lagos State Commissioner of Health Prof. Akin Abayomi alongside Minister of Labour and Employment Sen. Chris Ngige during the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari presents award to CEO of Airpeace Airlines Mr. Allen Onyema alongside Minister of Labour and Employment Sen. Chris Ngige during the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari presenting award to Chairman BUA Group Alh. Abdulsamad Rabiu alongside Minister of Labour and Employment Sen. Chris Ngige during the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari with Chairman Zenith Bank Mr. Jim Ovia, Minister of Labour and Employment Sen. Chris Ngige, and Chairman BUA Group Alh. Abdulsamad Rabiu during the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

President Buhari presents award to Chairman Zenith Bank Mr. Jim Ovia alongside Minister of Labour and Employment Sen. Chris Ngige during the Celebration of the 19th National Productivity Day and Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit Award in State House on 12th May 2022

This is coming shortly after Bauchi state Governor meets Buhari behind close doors at the State House on Wednesday (Today), morning asking president major General Muhammadu Buhari To seek re-election in 2023.

OSM DONATES N10.7M AS OSINBAJO PICKS UP APC PRESIDENTIAL FORM TODAY

As His Excellency, Prof Yemi Osinbajo obtains his APC Presidential Nomination Form today, Osinbajo Support Movement, with all humility, is glad to announce to her members nationwide and entire members of the general public, her contribution of N10,794,000 of the total N100million form fee.

It gladdens the National Secretariat of OSM and all our state and local structures to have joined in the contribution to an important note and history in the journey of our dear nation.

A lot of patriots, committed souls and partners in progress have come together to ensure that our dear and revered Principal, Prof Yemi Osinbajo gets his nomination form to run for President. No doubt, this is another show of love, support and expression of genuine willingness to make Prof Osinbajo the choice of the party.

As we have earlier noted, Prof Yemi Osinbajo is not the candidate to match, in profile, readiness, brilliance and experience to run the affairs of our dear country especially at this moment in history. He has proven the depth of his proficiency to handle very complex situations in the affairs of our great nation, and this is the time for us to show our deep encouragement & support his motivation & determination to do more.

OSM make bold to assert that the uncommon and unalloyed loyalty of our members who have contributed massively and awesomely to pull together over N10million as our contribution to His Excellency’s race is an inspiration for us to do more in the coming glorious days.

We shall continue to be motivated by Prof Yemi Osinbajo's capacity, rare pedigree, profile and distinctive tendencies, we shall in addition ensure these remain on the public front burner for profound referencing and acknowledgement for public good, and in the race for Presidency.

His Excellency, Prof Yemi Osinbajo should be reminded that millions of our members nationwide and in the diaspora are behind him, come rain come shine, we shall continue to mobilise and engage untill our goal is actualised, for the good of the nation. Hope is here!

God bless our collective indomitable will.

President Muhammadu Buhari , Garba Shehu, Where is that fool call Tinubu? Hope you people didn't allow him here?

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Garba Shehu , Your Excellency sir! Your orders are allows done ��✅ we're loyal to ur government, Tinubu came begging to enter � but I told the security agencies to drive him away.

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Professor Yemi Osinbajo , Garba Shehu was the idoit on his pampas when he came? �

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Garba Shehu; Your Excellency, prof Osinbajo, hahaha don't kee me with laugh, I don laugh so tal my chest dey pain me

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President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR; Hahahaha Tinubu is my Toilet �� Tissue paper I wonder � how he urinates on his body at this age. Don't ever allow him in here again, it's an order from me. I swear by the Holy Quran that betaray will never succeed me!

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That is when the real politics will begin


The criminal from Iragbiji will understand


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President Muhammadu Buhari receives in audience Members of Benin Traditional Council led by Oba of Benin in State House on 29th April 2022

President Buhari with L-R: Minister of Information and Culture Alh. Lai Mohammed, Oba of Benin H.R.M. Omo N'Oba Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, Prince Aghatise Erediauwa and Chairman of Thisday Group Mr. Nduka Obaigbena as he receives in audience Members of Benin Traditional Council led by Oba of Benin in State House on 29th April 2022

President Buhari with L-R: Oba of Benin H.R.M. Omo N'Oba Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, Prince Aghatise Erediauwa, Chairman of Thisday Group Mr. Nduka Obaigbena and Former FIRS Chairman Mrs Ifueko Omoigui as he receives in audience Members of Benin Traditional Council led by Oba of Benin in State House on 29th April 2022

LET’S JOIN HANDS TO DEFEAT INSECURITY, PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged all political parties in the country to keep elections and election-related differences aside and join the administration’s drive to defeat insecurity in the country.

Speaking at an Iftar dinner with members of the business community and the leadership of political parties, the President described insecurity as a ‘‘common enemy’’ bedevilling the country.

‘‘Without mass, popular support to our hard working Armed Forces, it will take us much longer to finish off the successful war we are waging against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. Our country must be kept safe for progress and prosperity to be entrenched.

‘‘I look forward to seeing the reflection of this spirit in the relationship between the parties and the government, especially as the electioneering season will soon be on us,’’ he said.

The President recounted that last week the National Executive Committee ( NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had a tremendous success at its meeting, ending with a clear message that the party will continue to push for the establishment of democratic principles at all levels.

‘‘Today, we can proudly say that we have a political system that allows political parties of all views and persuasions, reflecting the diversity of our nation to co-exist, and contest for elections at all levels of government without fear or institutional bias and pressure’’.

On ease of doing business in the country, President Buhari told captains of industry and political leaders at the dinner that his administration has done exceedingly well in improving the business climate, urging the private sector to complement government’s effort in poverty reduction and job creation for the young people.

‘‘No administration has done as much as we have done in the creation of a climate best suited for business, big and small, to thrive.

‘‘The ease of doing business index that is globally recognized has acknowledged that the ease with which business is carried out in the country has never been better than it is today. We will continue to make it better.

‘‘We will equally continue to count on the support of the private sector to improve economic growth and create new job opportunities for our teeming population.

‘‘Employment is critical to stability and prosperity of our country. Government and the private sector, working together, have an opportunity to transform the lives of people in ways that was hard to imagine in the past,’’ he said.

Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of APC urged leaders of political parties to make firm commitments towards peaceful and successful 2023 general elections, and challenged them to work in unison to achieve the purpose.

Adamu said as leaders, leadership demands that they take responsibility in ensuring peace and stability and inspiring the party faithful and Nigerians to conform to the laws of land in matters relating to electioneering and the elections.

Speaking on behalf of leaders of other political parties, Engr. Yusuf Yabagi, the Chairman of Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Coordinator Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) who described the President as a true democrat, said the Iftar event and the invitation by the President has introduced ‘‘credibility, respect and admiration in the polity’’.

‘‘The fact that political leaders of various political parties are sitting with you today speaks volumes that you are truly a democrat and believe in the project of growing democracy in this country,’’ he said.

He announced that IPAC was preparing to give the President an award as ‘‘Hero of Democracy’’, citing the historic signing into law of the Electoral Act, describing it as a paradigm shift that will guarantee peaceful, acceptable and all-inclusive elections in the country.

On the forthcoming elections, Yabagi said:

‘‘Mr President, history beckons on you. 2023 is going to be your glorious exit. That is our prayer and for that to happen you have to take charge of every activity that matter in the exercise’’.

The IPAC Coordinator, who commended INEC for innovation and reforms towards ensuring credible elections, appealed to the President to look into the role of security agencies in the forthcoming general elections.

‘‘Members of IPAC are worried by the programme of INEC that elected candidates will spend 10 months campaigning around the country. That is a herculean task.

‘‘We also want the President to consider the appointment of a Political Liaison Officer,’’ Yabagi said, noting that the office will ensure better coordination between the President’s office and political parties.

Commenting on the type of leader Nigeria needs after President Buhari, a representative of the business community and Group Managing Director, Sahara Group, Kola Adesina, said the next President of Nigeria must carry ‘‘the banner of hope for a new Nigeria , not a banner of self.’’

‘‘We are transitioning and I want to respectfully ask the President that anybody who comes around to show interest in leadership, you must ask them for their manifesto. Not what they want to do but how they want to do it.

‘‘The challenge has always been how, not what,’’ he said.

Adesina, who thanked the President for sustaining investments in infrastructure across the country, including the Second Niger Bridge, the East-West Road, among others, stressed the need for continuity by the next government.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 26, 2022

WE’RE TACKLING CHALLENGES THAT UNDERMINE BUSINESSES, INVESTMENTS, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS DANGOTE GROUP

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged entrepreneurs and investors to channel ideas and resources into areas of the economy that stimulate growth, with long-term effect on job creation and poverty reduction, assuring that fixing infrastructure remains government’s top priority.
Receiving Chairman of Dangote Industries Ltd, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and Board members of the Group at the Presidential Villa, the President said the challenges in transportation and energy will continue to attract attention for a turnaround, while urging entrepreneurs in the country and foreign investors to focus on areas that will leave lasting legacies of transforming lives.
“Mr. Chairman, Let me again, thank you and your board for the courage and foresight that enabled you to embark on these mega investment projects which will have enduring benefits to generations of Nigerians.
“Entrepreneurs such as Alhaji Aliko Dangote are unique gifts to their societies and the institutions they build, and they often become the pillars of stable enduring prosperous economies.
“I, therefore, urge other Nigerians in the business sector to emulate this iconic entrepreneur by investing in such enterprises that will in time become worthy legacies as national assets which will continue to benefit their people for generation after generation, creating firm anchors of enduring prosperity for their citizens,’’ he said.
President Buhari told the delegation, which was on a courtesy visit, that reforms were already going on in the public sector to reposition it into a more effective and result oriented engine room that will encourage more investments.
“I am keenly aware of the many challenges in the business environment and the investment climate despite the sustained efforts by this government to bring about improvements.

“I want to assure you, however, that Government will do everything possible to enhance the development in infrastructure, especially in energy and transportation sectors.

“We will also continue to implement needed reforms in the public service to significantly improve the ease of doing business,’’ the President added.

President Buhari lauded Alhaji Dangote for always investing in areas that bring the highest benefits to Nigerians.

“I recall, with great pleasure, my visit to the Dangote Free Zone just about four weeks ago, to commission the Group’s new 3 million metric ton fertilizer plant. Let me, once again, congratulate you and your Board for a very successful commissioning ceremony.

“As I said at that event, the coming on stream of this plant was a huge opportunity to ramp up the productivity of our agricultural sector. It is, therefore, a most welcome booster to our government’s strategy for achieving food security and reducing poverty.

“Given recent developments globally, especially the effect of the ongoing war in Europe on world-wide food supply chain, I must commend your foresight for bringing the plant into operation at the time you did.

“I note that market realities will bring pressure to bear on Dangote Fertilizer Limited in seeking to meet the demands of your export customers.

“However, given your group’s well known patriotic vision, I am confident that your Board will continue to accord priority to meeting local demands of our farmers,’’ the President noted.

President Buhari also commended the Dangote Group for extending investments to other African countries, while highlighting the vision behind the refinery.

“Mr. Chairman, I must specially commend you and your Board for the development of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical complex. I had a good view of this incredible city of steel and concrete when my helicopter circled over it during my visit for the commissioning of the Fertilizer plant.’’

In his remarks, the Chairman of Dangote Industries Ltd, said the Board was at the State House to express profound appreciation to the President for the great honour to the Dangote Group when he commissioned the new 3m MTPD Fertilizer plant, which was the latest subsidiary company of the Dangote Fertilizer Ltd.

“We also seize the opportunity to reiterate our immense gratitude for the sustained effort of your administration through various policy initiatives aimed at progressively improving the business environment and investment climate, despite some unprecedented challenges our economy has been confronted with over the past decade.

“We are also deeply grateful for your direct interventions at various times when our operations were challenged by some unintended consequences of economic policy positions.

“Your interventions have not only helped to resolve business challenges, but have been a source of great encouragement in our determination to continue to invest in our economy for the benefit of our country and our people,’’ he noted.

Alhaji Dangote said the Board looks forward to the return of President Buhari to commission the Oil Refineries and Petrochemicals project, which will transform the Nigerian economy.

“Through the outputs of our various businesses, our Group is proud to be making significant contributions to the diversification and growth of our nation’s economy, which is second only to Federal Government in the size of our workforce,’’ he added.

The leader of the Dangote Group said with more investments in agriculture and Oil and Gas sectors more impact will be made on the economy.

Alhaji Dangote submitted that the group of industries will always hold on to the President’s mantra on the economy to “produce what we consume and consume what we produce.’’


Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 22, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari receives in courtesy visit, Board of Directors of Dangote Industries in State House on 22nd April 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari receives Security Briefing in State House on 21st April 2022

WITH ADEQUATE EDUCATION, PEOPLE NOW KNOW THAT BOKO HARAM IS NEITHER ABOUT RELIGION NOR ETHNICITY, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS ICC PROSECUTOR


The Boko Haram insurgency has neither religious nor ethnic underpinning, and with adequate education, majority of Nigerians now know the truth, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

Receiving Karin Ahmad Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at State House, Abuja, Wednesday, the President added that with concerted public enlightenment, it had become clear to the people that Boko Haram was a perversion of religion, rather than Islamic ideology.

Said President Buhari: “God is justice. You can’t kill innocent people, and shout; Allah Akbar (God is great). It’s either you don’t know that God at all, or you are simply being stupid.

“To say Western education is unacceptable (Haram) is very fraudulent. That is why we are fighting them, and educating the people. And we are succeeding a lot. We came to office when things were very bad, but we are educating the people. Education is fundamental. Religion and ethnicity are out of it. Some people have just made it a lifestyle to cause confusion, destruction and death.”

The ICC Prosecutor said extremism was like cancer, which spreads and can also recede, noting that what Boko Haram does in collaboration with Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), “is perversion of religion.”

He said the ICC believes in complementarity, “which promotes collaboration, as against confrontation,” counseling Nigeria in concert with other Sahel/Lake Chad basin countries to get the United Nations Security Council to refer the atrocities committed by the terrorist groups operating in the region to ICC, for investigation and subsequently trial.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
April 20, 2022

The president leaves for London.

Buhari also said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is constitutionally empowered to take charge while he is away.

He told reporters at the Abuja airport: “Well, I cannot claim to be doing the work alone. The government is fully represented; the vice president is there; constitutionally when I’m away, he’s in charge.”

"We'll both had an agreement in taking this country to the next level and we must accomplish our mission before leaving office." by 2031",

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