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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
$600M FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS IN TECHNOLOGY, CREATIVE SECTORS READY AS OSINBAJO LAUNCHES SCHEME
*Funding by @AfDB_Group, @AFD_en, @isdb_group, @BOINigeria for young Nigerians ages 15-35
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$600M FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS IN TECHNOLOGY, CREATIVE SECTORS READY AS OSINBAJO LAUNCHES SCHEME
*Funding by @AfDB_Group, @AFD_en, @isdb_group, @BOINigeria for young Nigerians ages 15-35
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Vice President @ProfOsinbajo today launched a $600 million programme for young Nigerians in the technology and creative sectors with a call on African governments and the private sector to do more to support the growth of innovation in the continent.
#iDICENigeria #AsoVillaToday
#iDICENigeria #AsoVillaToday
The Vice President spoke at the presidential launch of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) Programme, held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.
Madam @abikedabiri is briefing now at #StateHouseBriefing, about the work and achievements of @nidcom_gov
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We speak of “Japa” as a one-way phenomenon, but we also have Nigerians constantly returning home. @abikedabiri is citing examples of Nigerians returning home, occasionally or permanently, to do interesting things, in Agriculture, Healthcare, etc. #StateHouseBriefing
.@abikedabiri: The hospital where the VP was recently treated was set up by Diaspora doctors. I’m not saying Nigeria’s not a challenging environment, but we must also acknowledge those who are coming back home to do impactful things.
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Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting just ended, and Ministers are about to brief the press: @FMICNigeria @OfficialFCTA @MinTransportNG and @FinMinNigeria
#FECbrief #AsoVillaToday
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HM @FinMinNigeria, @ZShamsuna: FEC today approved a National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy for Nigeria, to institutionalize monitoring and evaluation across Govt. Policy developed in close collaboration with States, development partners, academia and private sector. #FECBrief
HM FCT: Memo approved for the purchase of 60 Security vehicles + installed communications equipment; as well as other Security Gadgets and Accessories, to equip and support security agencies in the FCT.
Vehicles Contract awarded to @CoscharisMotors.
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Vehicles Contract awarded to @CoscharisMotors.
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Accompanying the unveiling event of @nnpclimited today is a “Museum of Yesterday” pop-up, at the State House Conference Center. #NewNNPC
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Throwback to the first products of the Kaduna Refinery.
Spot Colonel M Buhari. Photo from c1976.
The unveiling of the new @nnpclimited by President Buhari, later this morning at the State House.
The new Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA) has transformed the Corporation into a limited liability company, governed by the new CAMA 2020. #AsoVillaToday
The new Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA) has transformed the Corporation into a limited liability company, governed by the new CAMA 2020. #AsoVillaToday
Event set to kick off. President Buhari is now taking a tour of the “NNPC Museum”, a pop-up museum set up within the StateHouse Conference Center. #NNPCIsTransitioning #NNPCLimited
Watch live here:
At noon today, #StateHouseBriefing. Guest is the
Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons @naptipnigeria, Dr. Fatima Waziri-Azi.
Watch live on YouTube:
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Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons @naptipnigeria, Dr. Fatima Waziri-Azi.
Watch live on YouTube:
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0800CALLNAPTIP (08002255627874)
is the 24/7 access line for reporting human trafficking in Nigeria.
SMS short code: 627
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is the 24/7 access line for reporting human trafficking in Nigeria.
SMS short code: 627
#StateHouseBriefing
DG @naptipnigeria says there are currently more than 20,000 Nigerian women and girls stranded in Mali (victims of human trafficking), that @NigeriaGov is working to rescue and repatriate. #StateHouseBriefing
A Presidential Eid homage video #thread. (No one passed up the opportunity for a handshake and a photo 😀)
Venue: State House, Abuja
Date: May 2, 2022
Venue: State House, Abuja
Date: May 2, 2022
Cross-section of Ministers. #EidHomage #AsoVillaToday
PMB is hosting Eid-el-Fitr homage this afternoon, at the State House #AsoVillaToday #EidMubarak
This is the first Eid homage to the President in 3 years; the last one took place on June 4, 2019. (And then Covid happened).
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PMB speaking now at Eid Homage: “There is no denying the fact that Nigeria is facing security challenges, but we are strenuously tackling this monster.” #AsoVillaToday
Press Briefing by the visiting President
President @mohamedbazoum: I want to thank President Buhari for the hospitality & warm reception. I’m happy to be here for discussions on security &economic issues that are of mutual concern & benefit to our countries.
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President @mohamedbazoum: I want to thank President Buhari for the hospitality & warm reception. I’m happy to be here for discussions on security &economic issues that are of mutual concern & benefit to our countries.
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Pres. Bazoum: My visit coincides with a major joint MNJTF operation in Lake Chad region against terrorists. As you know MNJTF operations are funded almost entirely by Nigeria. I want to reiterate my thanks to PMB whose support is ensuring this operation will be very successful.
President Bazoum: I must commend the efforts of the Zamfara Governor @Bellomatawalle1 in the fight against banditry in Northwestern Nigeria.
Progressive Governors Forum briefing the Press, after their meeting with the President. #AsoVillaToday
Chair of PGF, Governor Bagudu of Kebbi: Everyone committed to ensuring #APCConvention22 takes place as scheduled on Saturday March 26, 2022. We came to brief the President on what we have been doing as Governors towards the Convention.
Governor Bagudu: Zones are working to produce Zonal Consensus Lists for #APCConvention22
Mr President is grateful for the work the Governors have been doing in support of the party and in preparation for the National Convention.
Mr President is grateful for the work the Governors have been doing in support of the party and in preparation for the National Convention.
HE Mohamed Younis Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, is visiting President Buhari this morning. #AsoVillaToday
Arrival of HE Mohamed Younis Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council. #AsoVillaToday 🇱🇾🇳🇬
Arrival of HE Mohamed Younis Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council. Photographs with President Buhari, before the bilateral meeting. #AsoVillaToday
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) is visiting President @MBuhari at the State House, this afternoon #AsoVillaToday
President Touadera: I’m here at the invitation of Pres. Buhari for the Lake Chad Basin Summit & to discuss issue concerning Lake Chad and wider subregion, and also relations between our two countries. Thank you for the warm hospitality from the government and people of Nigeria.
Pres. Touadera: We discussed that in CAR there’s a need to rebuild the army, Nigeria has a big army and a lot of experience, & there’s a possibility of cooperation in that regards. We are hoping the Nigerian Min of Defence will facilitate that co-op, with training & equipment...
President @MBuhari today received letters of credence from the following Ambassadors/High Commissioners:
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-High Commissioner of The Gambia, Mohamadou Musa Njie
-Ambassador of South Korea, Kim Young-Chae
-Amb of Slovak Republic, Tomas Felix
-High Comm. of Australia, John Gerard Donnelly
-High Comm. of Bangladesh, Md. Masudur Rahman
-Amb of Guinea Bissau, Jaao Ribeiro Butiam Co.
-Ambassador of South Korea, Kim Young-Chae
-Amb of Slovak Republic, Tomas Felix
-High Comm. of Australia, John Gerard Donnelly
-High Comm. of Bangladesh, Md. Masudur Rahman
-Amb of Guinea Bissau, Jaao Ribeiro Butiam Co.
“I would like to lay emphasis on the need for us to come together to address and overcome our common challenges." - President @MBuhari
WTO DG @NOIweala is meeting with President @MBuhari at the State House. On her first visit to Nigeria since she assumed office as DG on March 1. #AsoVillaToday
.@abikedabiri, DG WTO @NOIweala, @FemAdesina and COS to the President, just now at the State House. #AsoVillaToday
DG @wto, @NOIweala briefing State House Press Corps now, after her meeting with the President. #AsoVillaToday
Today Vice President @ProfOsinbajo presided over a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), to critically review the security situation in the country. Council recommitted to the following principles:
#NECBrief
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The Council recommitted to the following principles:
1. The protection of all residents of all States, including non-indigenous communities and religious and ethnic minorities within State jurisdictions;
2. The arrest and prosecution of all perpetrators of crime;
1. The protection of all residents of all States, including non-indigenous communities and religious and ethnic minorities within State jurisdictions;
2. The arrest and prosecution of all perpetrators of crime;
3. In collaboration with federal authorities, the reconstruction of destroyed homes and payment of compensation where appropriate by State authorities for damage to property and livelihoods sustained during targeted attacks on communities within their jurisdictions;
President @MBuhari received the Governor of Edo State @GovernorObaseki today at the State House. #AsoVillaToday
Excerpts from the President’s Remarks:
Excerpts from the President’s Remarks:
“I thank you for bringing your deputy and supporters to come and see me after beating my party. I am supposed to preside over all Nigerian interests whether I like it or not, but my single desire is to make sure that innocent people don’t suffer.” — President @MBuhari
“I am supposed to preside over all Nigerian interests whether I like it or not, but my single desire is to make sure that innocent people don’t suffer. That message I got across to the Inspector General of Police, that elections must be free and fair.” — President @MBuhari
First Year Ministerial Performance Review Retreat, at the State House this morning. Ministers, Heads of MDAs, senior government officials in attendance. VP @ProfOsinbajo presiding, President @MBuhari is in Niamey, Niger for the @ecowas_cedeao Meeting. #AsoVillaToday
VP, SGF, COS have arrived for the 2020 #CabinetRetreatNG.
The first one held when the Ministers assumed office in Aug 2019. Each Minister was assigned a list of priority projects and programs in line with 9 defined “priority areas.”
This Retreat will review progress since then.
The first one held when the Ministers assumed office in Aug 2019. Each Minister was assigned a list of priority projects and programs in line with 9 defined “priority areas.”
This Retreat will review progress since then.
Here’s how it’s worked over the last year: When each Minister took office a year ago, they were handed Ministerial Mandates that had to be Signed by the Minister and Perm Sec.
Each Min was then expected to cascade the Mandate to CEOs of parastatals under them. #CabinetRetreatNG
Each Min was then expected to cascade the Mandate to CEOs of parastatals under them. #CabinetRetreatNG
COVID–19: FG Doles out Subsidized 5,000MT of Maize in Support of Poultry Farming.
@MBuhari has approved the release of 5,000 Metric Tonnes of maize from the National Strategic Grains Reserve to support the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) at a subsidized rate of N90,000. 1/4
@MBuhari has approved the release of 5,000 Metric Tonnes of maize from the National Strategic Grains Reserve to support the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) at a subsidized rate of N90,000. 1/4
...per Metric tonne as against the current market price of N170,000. This was conveyed to the Agric Minister, @NanonoSabo in a letter from #AsoVillaToday with reference No: SH/COS/05/A/26/1, signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. 2/4
The Poultry industry, which accounts for about 27% of the Agricultural Gross Domestic Product (AGDP) of the economy and provides about 20 million direct and indirect employments, will heave a sigh of relief as this will to a great extent help resolve the challenge of the..3/4
Governor @dabiodunMFR of Ogun State at the State House, to meet with President @MBuhari #AsoVillaToday
“I came to visit President @MBuhari, to brief him on what and how we are doing in Ogun State.” — Gov @dabiodunMFR
I - Infrastructure
S - Social welfare and well-being
E - Education
Y - Youth Dev + Jobs
A - Agriculture
“We see ourselves as the expansion corridor for Lagos.”
I - Infrastructure
S - Social welfare and well-being
E - Education
Y - Youth Dev + Jobs
A - Agriculture
“We see ourselves as the expansion corridor for Lagos.”
Highlights from Gov @dabiodunMFR:
“We see ourselves as the expansion corridor for Lagos.”
“Ogun State is the industrial & educational capital of Nigeria.”
“We began planting rice in March, under the Anchor Borrowers Program, & 2 weeks ago we began harvesting our first batch.”
“We see ourselves as the expansion corridor for Lagos.”
“Ogun State is the industrial & educational capital of Nigeria.”
“We began planting rice in March, under the Anchor Borrowers Program, & 2 weeks ago we began harvesting our first batch.”
The Committee on Citizen Data Management and Harmonization is presenting a Report to the President this afternoon. Presentation by HM @raufaregbesola #AsoVillaToday
This is the Committee established by President Buhari in February 2020 following the immigrant visa restrictions imposed by the US Government on Nigeria.
ToR included development of systems to address the US Government’s concerns, and of strategies for harmonization of multiple data sources into a single database managed by @nimc_ng
President @MBuhari today in Abuja received the @OfficialAPCNg governorship candidate in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, urging party leaders and campaign team to do all that is necessary, following legal and constitutional means, to win the election. #AsoVillaToday
President Buhari received @PastorIzeIyamu at the State House alongside Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; ...
... Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and APC Campaign Chairman for Edo State elections and Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Former President @GEJonathan at the State House today, for a meeting with President @MBuhari. #AsoVillaToday
Former President Jonathan was at the State House in his capacity as the ECOWAS Special Envoy to Mali, to brief President Buhari on the situation there. He was accompanied by the President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean-Claude Kassi Brou. #AsoVillaToday
.@GEJonathan thanked President @MBuhari for providing a Presidential jet for the Mali mission, and he also expressed appreciation for the #ItakpeWarriRail complex named after him last weekend.
“It was a big present for me. Thank you very much,” he said.
“It was a big present for me. Thank you very much,” he said.
Vice President @ProfOsinbajo today chaired the first Virtual Meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), composed of all the 36 State Governors, the FCT Minister, Central Bank Governor and other top @NigeriaGov officials. #AsoVillaToday
NEC resolved to ensure more effective synergy between @NigeriaGov and sub-nationals especially in matters related to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to effectively & efficiently reopen the Nigerian economy after the lockdowns & shutdowns across the country.
The Council specifically decided today to set up a committee of seven to work with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The Committee, to be led by Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, also includes the Governors of Lagos, Kano, Bauchi, Anambra, Plateau, and FCT Minister.
