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Insecurity: US Expresses Readiness to Lend Support to Nigeria
Insecurity: US Expresses Readiness to Lend Support to Nigeria
The United States (US) has told Nigeria of her readiness to lend support towards the country’s bid to contain insecurity.
The assurance was given during a meeting between the visiting US Deputy Security Adviser, Jonathan Finer and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affiars, Geoffrey Onyeama, where security issues were discussed.
The US Deputy National Security Adviser said his country was willing to support Nigeria in every area.
Speaking to journalists after a closed door meeting, Finer said: “Going forward, the security issues are very pretty whether it’s terrorism or piracy, the US can support.
“You mentioned democracy. The President is very much looking forward to conveying the summit for democracy in December. The pillar of this summit is going to be issues relating to election, corruption.”
He added that: “Nigeria is not just a partner of the US but also a friend which is much appreciated. The time that we spent and the conversations we had are very constructive and the partnership over all.
“I will not repeat all of the Minister’s briefing but it does speak to the enormous agenda that the two countries share. We talked about the pandemic and the delivery of vaccines and the next phase of this which is actually making sure that those vaccines are administered and get into people’s arms which is something we want to support”.
On climate change, Finer said the U.S “welcome Nigeria’s commitments to increase its ambition when it comes to climate change and we hope that it continues.”
“There are no significant issues on our mutual agenda that can be addressed without working together. So we are committed to continue doing that.”
Onyeama who received the US Deputy Security Adviser who is on a working visit to the country on Monday, said discussion was broad range.
He said, “We talked about the security situation of the country; banditry, Boko Haram, Sessionist groups and other acts and challenges to insecurity including that of Guinea and how we can cooperate with the US in addressing all the issues.
“While acknowledging the tremendous support from the US in the area of security. The recent delivery of A29 fighters and supporting other areas.
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“We assessed the situation in the Sahel beyond Nigeria right up to Libya and how we can work closely together to address the terrorist challenges and the security situation in Nigeria.”
On twitter, the minister said, “We talked about the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria and how that is progressing. “
The Minister also said that the issue of COVID-19 came up at the meeting.
“We talked about the COVID-19 context and the US has been very generous. Just very recently, last week, they provided again vaccines to Nigeria, 5.0 and then another vaccine of 3.5 million that were delivered to the Nigerian Government. We are grateful to the US government for this generosity.”
The Minister added that the meeting discussed the issues of democracy, democracy in Nigeria and the importance of the US to Nigeria as a big democracy.
He said: “I gave an overview of the Democratic process and election process here in Nigeria. President Biden of the US will be conveying a meeting/summit on democracy in December and I hope Mr. President will be invited.
“The issue of good governance, and corruption also came up for discussion.”
On trade, Onyeama said, “We talked about trade and the importance of facilitating market access to Nigeria especially in the agricultural sector and how to fix trade between Nigeria and the US. The US has the Africa Growth Opportunities Act which facilitates and encourages market access for African countries to the US and we also looked at how this can be further strengthened and improved.
“We also talked about consulate matters and visas; challenges that have been faced by Nigerians in terms of obtaining US visas.”
The minister who said the meeting covered human rights, also commended Mr. Finer for “identifying areas where we can strengthen and increase cooperation between the two countries.”
Insecurity: US Expresses Readiness to Lend Support to Nigeria
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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