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2027: VP Shettima’s Aide lauds North East Youths, others for endorsing Tinubu/Shettima for second term
2027: VP Shettima’s Aide lauds North East Youths, others for endorsing Tinubu/Shettima for second term
By Inusa Salihu
The Personal Assistant Domestic (Northeast), office of the Vice -President Kashim Shettima, Comrade Mahmud Muhammad, has expressed gratitude to the teaming youths, mostly members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the North East who endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima to run for the second term on the same ticket come 2027 general elections.
He also applauded Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State who is the Chairman North East Governors’ Forum, his counterparts from Yobe and Gombe state, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya and Mai Mala Buni, as well as other party stalwarts and thousands of supporters who also threw their weight behind Tinubu/Shettima -led administration.
The endorsement were made on Sunday in Gombe state during the North East APC Consultative Meeting.
Meanwhile, there was a chaos witnessed at the meeting after Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling APC in the North-East, failed to mention the name of Vice-President Kashim Shettima while endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
But briefing Journalists shortly after the meeting, Comrade Mahmud said, “the unanimous decision taken by all stakeholders to ensure Tinubu/Shettima fly another same ticket come 2027, would ensure continuity of good governance with inclusivity, progress and development of Nigeria at all levels.
“As you can see the large turn out of people, all the entire Youths, the three Governors, Women groups and stakeholders have unanimously gave their support come 2027.
“Let me use this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all and sundry for not just coming out enmasse to witness this meeting, but to also join millions of Nigerians who are clamouring for Tinubu/Shettima ticket for second term.
“I want to assure the APC family and all other Nigerians from other political parties to continue give their maximum support and cooperation to the present administration which is poised to put smile on the faces of the downtrodden”. He said.
According to Mahmud, President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima have in their short term of leadership, transformed Nigeria with their renewed hope agenda, adding that, the education, health, agriculture, women/youths empowerment and other sectors have witnessed positive boost.
He specifically thanked Governor Zulum for his continued support to the present administration led by President Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima.
Mahmud then call on Nigerians to continue pray for peace, as there is no development without peace.
Earlier in his speech at the occasion, Chairman of the North East Governors’ Forum and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum noted that, in the last two years the Tinubu-Shettima led government has done a lot in areas of health, education, youth and women empowerment, revenue generation and has better lives of citizens.
He called upon all and sundry to rally behind a ticket that promises unity, progress and hope for the country.
Likewise, the Deputy National Chairman of the APC (North) Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori from Borno state also endorsed Tinubu/Shettima ticket while delivering his remarks.
But in another development, chaos were witnessed at the meeting after Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling in the North-East, failed to mention the name of Vice-President Kashim Shettima while endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
Also, the National Chairman of the Party, Umar Ganduje did not mention the name of Kashim Shettima, as he only endorsed Tinubu, a situation that led to the meeting ended abruptly.
2027: VP Shettima’s Aide lauds North East Youths, others for endorsing Tinubu/Shettima for second term
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Wednesday said that the Federal Government’s programmes and policies under President Bola Tinubu-led administration were improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Mrs Adaline Patari, the State Director of NOA, Gombe State office, stated this shortly after a road show to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary in Gombe.
Patari said that programmes and policies of Tinubu-led administration had supported many Nigerians from the student’s loan to conditional cash transfer to support to small businesses amongst others.
She stated that the initiatives by the present administration had restored hope and put the country amongst serious countries pursuing better reforms to improve their economy while revamping infrastructure.
According to her, many undergraduates benefitting from the student’s loan scheme which has removed all financial hindrances impeding access to tertiary education now feel a sense of belonging.
She said that the programmes and policies of the Federal Government have benefitted many households and improved their welfare in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
“The reforms of the Federal Government are working and many persons are proud to be Nigerians and more persons are now trying to do the right things as Nigerians.
“People are beginning to see themselves as proud Nigerians and that confidence of being a Nigerian is being restored.
“Today, many Nigerians are benefitting from the programmes of the current administration, this means that the country is now working for them,” she said.
While acknowledging that there were still challenges that needed to be addressed, Patari said, at 65, we have made tremendous progress especially working together in peace and unity.
She urged Nigerians to continue to support Tinubu administration’s programmes towards building a better country that works for all Nigerians.
The state director said that with the necessary reforms being carried out and already yielding results in the economic, agriculture, security and other sectors, more Nigerians would be prouder to be Nigerians in the future.
“Today, the country is progressing and we are united; we are now prouder to be Nigerians and I can tell you that the labour of our heroes past, indeed is never in vain,” she added.
Commending the contributions of youths to national development, Patari urged them to have a positive mind-set towards Nigeria and to always express optimism of a better Nigeria for everyone.
Patari also lauded the renewed strength with which NOA under the Director General of the agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu was being driven.
She said that government’s policies and programmes were getting more supports from Nigerians because of the constant engagements of Nigerians by the NOA nationwide.
The event also featured sensitisation of residents on Federal Government’s policies, programmes and the need for the people to support the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
By: Michael Mike
Senior Government officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have today met in Abuja to assess the vibrant economic partnership between the two parties and chart a way forward.
The inaugural Nigeria-EU Senior Officials Trade and investment Dialogue (TID) was anchored by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, and Director of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), Ms Dora Correia,
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,, welcomed the launch of the Dialogue, which they said underscored the growing importance attached to trade and investment in the EU-Nigeria partnership.
This Senior Officials’ meeting marks an important step in strengthening the trade and investment partnership between the EU and Nigeria, and provided opportunity for the officials to exchange views on areas of mutual interest; address potential challenges and explore opportunities for further collaboration.
Discussions focused on a range of issues, including trade and investment policy, cooperation on market access barriers and requirements, preferential trade and investment arrangements, investment, collaboration within the World Trade Organization (WTO), regulatory measures that could impact trade and investment, and the identification of trade and investment-related development cooperation areas.
Both sides expressed their interest to continue the Dialogue, with the second TID billed to take place in Brussels, Belgium, in 2026, on a date to be jointly decided.
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.
Tunji-Ojo, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.
He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.
The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.
He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.
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