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Another Promise: Nigeria Will Emerge Stronger After Subsidy Removal, Tinubu Says, Urges Nigerians To Have Faith In His Vision
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Ekwutos BlogPresident Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current economic turbulence and enter a new era of prosperity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again assured Nigerians that his government was already taking measures to address the pains and also close the gap caused by the removal of subsidy on fuel on the nation.
He, therefore, pleaded with Nigerians to look beyond the current challenges facing the country and have faith in his government’s ability to deliver on its promises.
In a video message posted on the official social media handle of the presidency, the president expressed optimism that the nation would emerge from the current turbulence and enter a new era of prosperity, urging citizens to have faith in his vision.
Acknowledging that the removal of subsidies had caused temporary pains, he assured that measures were being taken to close the gap and ensure a better future for the country.
He pledged to make education more affordable and provide loans to higher education students in need, stressing his administration’s commitment to promoting the greatest good for the greatest number of Nigerians.
The president, in the video said to have been taken from one of his addresses in July, 2024, stated: “Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there’s no doubt that it’s tough on us, but I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pains and aim at the larger picture.
“All our good and helpful plans are in the works, more importantly, I know that they will work. Sadly, there was an unavoidable lag between subsidy removal and these plans coming fully online, however, we are swiftly closing the time gap.
“I plead with you, please have faith in our ability to deliver and in our concern for your wellbeing. We will get out of this turbulence and due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her.
“For example, we shall fulfil our promise to make education more affordable to all and provide loans to higher education students, who may need them. No Nigerian student will have to abandon higher education because of lack of money.
“Our commitment is to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of our people. On principle, we shall never falter. I assure you, my fellow countrymen and women that we are exiting the darkness to enter a new and glorious dawn.
“Now, I must get back to work in order to make this vision come true,” the president said.
Tinubu’s appeal came on the heel of the ongoing protests and criticism of his administration’s policies, with many Nigerians calling for urgent action to address the country’s economic and social challenges.
He had on Sunday, in a nationwide broadcast, appealed to Nigerians for calm and allow the fruits of the reforms to take root for every citizen’s benefit.
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Tinubu distributes palliatives to SUG presidents nationwide
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January 14, 2025By
Ekwutos BlogPresident Bola Tinubu has extended palliative support to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The distribution of rice, facilitated by the Special Adviser on Students Engagement, Asefon Sunday, took place in Abuja.
During the event, Asefon explained that the initiative was part of the President’s ongoing efforts to support students and their communities. He recalled a similar gesture in December 2024, when student leaders received palliative support during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“Today, SUG Presidents across the Federation will receive rice from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a leader who values students not just as tomorrow’s leaders but as leaders of today,” Asefon said.
He noted that the rice, initially meant for distribution in December 2024, arrived late in Abuja on December 28. To ensure proper distribution, representatives were invited to Abuja to personally receive the items. Two SUG Presidents were selected from each zone to oversee and manage the distribution process.
“This is unprecedented. For the first time in this country, a sitting President is directly reaching out to student leaders during the festive season,” Asefon remarked.
Looking ahead, Asefon assured students of more benefits under the Presidential initiative in 2024. “This is a time for Nigerian youth and students to reflect, express their views, and engage actively with the government. The impact of this administration is now being felt by students nationwide,” he added.
Fahad Abdullahi, the SUG President of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, expressed gratitude on behalf of the student leaders. “We were informed that all SUG Presidents across the nation would receive rice, a kind gesture from the President. We sincerely appreciate this initiative and commend him for his focus on students, from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to this Rice Initiative,” Abdullahi said.
President Bola Ahmed Tinibu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja fsi+, fdc, as Deputy Director General for the Service.
The approval, the first by any president, has drawn commendation from a large section of serving and retired DSS officers who see the move as aimed at restoring professionalism to the Service.
The presidential approval, it was gathered, seeks to revise the agency’s structure for better efficiency, in line with the original onanogram of the service.
Checks revealed that the DSS is structured to comprise three Deputy Directors General in its hierarchy.
The appointment and ratification by the President, according to elated operatives of the agency, was based on the recommendation of the DG through the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
One of the sources told Vanguard that the appointment is in line with its extant regulations and unprecedented in the history of the Secret service.
The appointment of Adekaiyaoja, a native of Kogi State, it was gathered, is being celebrated by a cross section of officers and operatives who see her as eminently qualified for the position.
It was further gathered that President Tinubu had, in line with his promise to improve on the security of life and property of Nigerians, tasked the heads of security agencies to come up with proposals on how to improve on their service delivery.
“It was on this note,” offered a security source, “that the President approved the DG’s recommendation, which many serving and retired officers are confident would boost career progression in the Service.”
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Wike signs 5,481 C-of-O in one year, FCT land allottees now get title documents in two weeks
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January 14, 2025By
Ekwutos BlogAs at December 31, 2024, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has signed a total of 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O), the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has said.
This is 2,919 less than the total number of C-of-O printed and signed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from 2010 to 2023 (13 years).
In a statement on Tuesday, Olayinka said; “the moment necessary payments are made, land allottees can now get their C-of-O within two weeks.”
He said “one of the reasons land allottees do not find it compelling to pay for their C-of-O is because when they pay, they wait for years. But in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, that has changed now.
“Even uploading of necessary information to show when a C-of-O is collected as well as details on the collector that used to take months, is now done within 72 hours.”
Giving details of C-of-O produced and signed in the FCT in the last 15 years, the Minister’s Spokesperson said; “From May 2010 to May 2015, total of 5,655 Certificates of Occupancy were produced and signed.
“From May 2015 to May 2019, a total of 1,174 Certificates of Occupancy were produced and signed, while 1,571 were done between May 2019 and May 2023.
“Meanwhile, from May 2023 that President Tinubu assumed office till December 31, 2024, a total of 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy were produced and signed by the FCT Minister.
“Also, in the next few weeks, land allottees whose C-of-O are ready for collection will begin to receive auto-generated SMS because it has been discovered that most of them don’t even know that their title documents are ready.”
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