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Don’t wait for government’s job, take lessons from the southern people – Business Mogul to youths in Yobe

Don’t wait for government’s job, take lessons from the southern people – Business Mogul to youths in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili, Damaturu
The Managing Director, Bazuwa Motors Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Bukar Adamu Bazuwa has on Sunday said that the launching of Yobe State Education Recovery Appeal Fund is a right step in the right direction. Adding that, issues of education should not be left for the government alone if the society wants to grow in that direction.
He advocated that more people should come out and assist the government. “Our populations are increasing now and our demand is also increasing. Government can’t do everything for us. We have to wake up and assist the government and revive our education for the future of our children.” He said
Alhaji Bukar Adamu Bazuwa stated this while delivering his speech during the launching of #100 million education appeal fund Potiskum local government area of Yobe state.
According to him, “in the southern part of the country where they go far in education, they are taking responsibility for education in their areas, but we here like we don’t know the value of education, we are not taking education seriously in this part of the country.
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“We can’t develop or progress without education . Everything has to do with education. Education is the light of our life. So it is better for us to give our contribution so as to save the future of our children. Our School facilities are rotten because there is no good maintenance.
“If people who are handling these facilities maintain these facilities which the government or individuals provide to them, it will motivate or encourage them to do more again. But if they continue to allow things to rot it will discourage those who are willing to contribute, therefore. I am calling on handlers of our schools to do the needful to encourage our government and those who are taking the pains to ensure we have good education in our area.” He said
He also advises the youths to separate education with pride. Adding that the problems which the society is facing now in northern Nigeria is that, youths who completed Secondary School or Diploma do not struggle to look for jobs where they can start life but often sit and wait for government’s job which are not forthcoming.
He said, “ Instead of waiting for the government they can have a small business to start with and grow from there. “
Alhaji Bukar Adamu Bazuwa maintained that life has changed now, “in the south you will see Yoruba or Ibo man with Ph.D but he is doing business, but here in the north is not like that, you will see person with Diploma, HND or Degree and he will not find any business to do, but will sit-down and wait for government to give him employment.”
He urged the youths to take lessons from the people of southern Nigeria and put away the culture of waiting on the government to do everything for them.
Don’t wait for government’s job, take lessons from the southern people – Business Mogul to youths in Yobe
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Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA

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
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Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue

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
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FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary

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.
FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary
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