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South East Remains Pivotal To Nigeria’s Growth – President Tinubu
South East Remains Pivotal To Nigeria’s Growth – President Tinubu
…Says Governor Uzodimma deserves 2nd term
By: Our Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday observed that the South East geopolitical zone remains crucial to the growth and development of Nigeria.
According to him, all hands must, therefore, be on deck for the development of the country.
The President, who stated this in Owerri during the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Imo State, hailed the infrastructural developments embarked upon by the state governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma.
The governorship poll in Imo State is billed to hold on November 11, 2023, alongside other off-season polls in Bayelsa and Kogi States.
President Tinubu who was represented at the event by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, called on the people of Imo State to rally round Governor Uzodimma’s second term bid, saying his continuity in office was the best option for the people of the state.
Speaking on behalf of the President, VP Shettima said, “Governor Hope Uzodimma has done exceedingly well in terms of infrastructural developments and in terms of value addition to the State of Imo. From the past three to sixteen billion, he increased the IGR to over N30 billion per annum. He has built some state-of-the-art roads here in Imo State as well as several developmental strides.
“The good people of Imo, I have seen your faces. I have seen the faces of hope, I have seen the faces of resilience and determination. We cannot afford to be complacent on the 11th of next month.
“You should all go out and re-elect our Governor for another term of four years for him to complete his noble objectives for the people of Imo State. I want to assure you that the President is solidly, 1,000 percent, behind Governor Hope Uzodimma. He holds him in the highest esteem.
The Vice President further explained that for the purpose of consolidation and continuity, it was important for the people of Imo to rally around Governor Uzodimma and get him re-elected for a second term.
Earlier on arrival, Vice President Shettima was received by the Imo State Governor, and was hosted to a reception by the state traditional rulers led by HRM Eze (Dr) E. C. OKeke.
The royal fathers pledged support for the governor and the Tinubu administration.
Speaking at the rally, Governor Uzodimma said the APC remained the party to beat, adding that he has surpassed the people’s expectations of him.
He promised to do more than he has done in his first term in office, stressing that transparency, equity and fairness will be utmost in his administration.
Also, the National Chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, called on the people of the state to remain with the party at the centre as the pedigree of the Imo Governor has continued to be distinct.
Other dignitaries who graced the event included the Governors of Kwara, Benue, Ogun, Yobe, Cross River, Jigawa, Ebonyi, Sokoto and Ekiti States, among others.
Also in attendance were APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Alh. Ali Bukar Dalori; Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Emma Eneukwu; Senators Adams Oshiomhole, Osita Izunazo and Owelle Rochas Okorocha.
Others are Chief Ikedi Ohakim, Prof. Placid Njoku, federal and state legislators as well as some other party stakeholders.
South East Remains Pivotal To Nigeria’s Growth – President Tinubu
Indian High Commissioner, Abhishek Singh Presents Letter of Credence to Tinubu
By: Michael Mike
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh has presented his letter of credence to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu.
A statement on Thursday from the India High Commission read: “The High Commission of India in Abuja is pleased to announce that H.E. Amb Abhishek Singh
formally presented his Letter of Credence to H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on 4 December 2025.
“President Tinubu graciously received Amb Singh and extended his congratulations and best wishes for the assumption of his duties.”
It added that: “Marking the assumption of his duties, Amb Singh reiterated India’s commitment to further strengthen its strategic partnership with Nigeria and expressed confidence in the continued advancement of bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors.”
The statement assured that: “The High Commission of India remains committed to fostering and strengthening the strategic
partnership between India & Nigeria in the days to come.”
Indian High Commissioner, Abhishek Singh Presents Letter of Credence to Tinubu
Warabe killings, Zulum awards scholarship to children
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Governor Babagana Zulum has declared
scholarship for children of 13 civilian joint task force (CJTF) residents slaughtered at Warabe village Gwoza council area of Borno state.
The Governor who was at the community Wednesday for a sympathy visit also declared a million naira for each of the widows of the CJTF that were slaughtered when insurgents ambushed them recently.
Trouble actually started recently when two of the residents from the community went off to scavenge for firewood in the thick belly of the savannah within their general area.
The insurgents quickly attacked and killed two of the CJTF members in the process for daring to forage into the forest.
Some of the residents who escaped the ambush returned to base and informed the community about the loss of two of their members.
” the community then mobilized a fresh team of rescuers to get to the location of the tragedy to retrieve the corpses of their fallen members.
” By the time they got to the location to retrieve the corps of their fallen friends, 11 of them were killed in a fresh ambush making 13.
“The whole community was thrown into mourning in the process. And that is why we are asking the Governor to assist us in tightening the security architecture of this axis.” Said our source.
Warabe killings, Zulum awards scholarship to children
Chinese expatriate kidnapped after murder of 8 NSCDC personnel in Edo, regains freedom in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
A Chinese expatriate earlier kidnapped in an attack that claimed the lives of eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo has regained his freedom.
The expatriate, identified as Mr. Wang, was abducted on Sept. 5 during an assault targeting a team of NSCDC operatives assigned to protect Chinese workers at the BUA Cement Plant, Okpella.
Zagazola Makama gathered that Mr. Wang was released at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 in Kabba, Kogi State.
Sources said that the expatriate left Nigeria immediately after regaining his freedom and has since returned to China.
Details on whether ransom was paid or how negotiations were conducted were not disclosed.
Chinese expatriate kidnapped after murder of 8 NSCDC personnel in Edo, regains freedom in Kogi
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