With the suspension of Godwin Emefiele, the controversial Central Bank Governor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is closing his second week in charge of the nation with another decisive move widely considered to be in line with his reforms agenda. Perhaps the most (in)famous Central Banker in the country’s history, Emefiele lowered the reputation of the important institution in his eight years in charge with damaging policy actions suspected to be influenced by politics, not sound economic principles as should ordinarily be the case. Under his watch, the country’s investment profile took a huge dent due to the CBN’s engineering of…
Author: Albus Dauda
Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, a Labour Party Reps member from Abia State, was full of praise for President Tinubu’s remarkable display of intelligence, preparedness and commitment to the country’s unity at a recent meeting that took place at the Presidential Villa. Ogah joined other elected members of the 10th Assembly at a meeting with the President where he outlined his agenda for the country and the role of the National Assembly in achieving his goals for development and stability, being the legislative arm of government. Addressing the press after the meeting, a visibly impressed Ogah was effusive in his praise,…
Not a few commentators have pointed out that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is perhaps the first democratically-elected leader of the country whose emergence was powered by clear intent and preparation, not circumstantial providence, and who is quite determined to prove a point. His work rate and methodical approach, since he was sworn in on May 29, support this assertion. He laid down the marker on his first day with an inspiring, uniting, and strong inaugural speech that promised continuity where relevant but also sweeping, growth-based changes where necessary. He wouldn’t prolong the life of the corrupt fuel subsidy regime by…
The NLC is yet again repeating a mistake responsible for its loss of reputation. It is misreading the Nigerian public and taking a position directly at odds with their declared wishes. The trade union is threatening a nationwide strike over the termination of the subsidy regime. It claims to be doing so in response to the inevitable difficulty and friction that greeted the realization that the new administration will not reverse the discontinuation of subsidy set into law by the outgone administration. The NLC is claiming that Nigerians wish to prolong the subsidy regime; that they sanction the payment of…
With his brave decision to end the fuel subsidy scam, President Tinubu has effectively snatched the feeding bottle of a corrupt few who, for decades, have held the country to ransom. Rapidly and steadily, these individuals have dug an astounding six trillion naira hole into the country’s finances just to satisfy their amoral craving for easy wealth and unearned privileges. Because of them, Nigeria failed to benefit from an oil boom that gave rise to new industries and prosperity in similarly oil-rich nations such as Saudi Arabia. Profits that ought to have gone into government coffers to build roads, renovate…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has today, Friday, June 2, made one of the most impactful decisions in the life of his administration with the choice of Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff. Such is the importance of the position in a presidential democracy. The Chief of Staff is the president’s buffer, shield, lead administrator, adviser and manager of tasks to ensure compliance with set goals and other key priorities. Although a few notable figures understandably jostled for the position given the advantages that come with it, Gbajabiamila’s specific skillsets and experience placed him head and shoulder above the…
Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has been confirmed by official communication as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He will be deputized by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State. Meanwhile, a former Governor of Benue State, George Akume, has also been named as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The raft of appointments was announced today, Friday, by a statement signed by the Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye. The new appointees were also reportedly introduced formally to the Progressive Governors Forum which met with the President at the Villa earlier today.
Speaker of the 9th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has been announced as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to well-placed Villa sources. The sources confirmed that Gbajabiamila was introduced to the APC governors in the new capacity at a meeting ongoing at the Villa. Gbajabiamila is a veteran politician celebrated for his contributions to the development of the country’s legal and governance framework. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2003 to represent Surulere I constituency of Lagos State. Owing to his sterling representation, according to wide acclamation and his emergence as…
Olusegun Dada, a strong pillar of the APC Youth Wing and celebrated media strategist, has received an award from the National Association of University Students as an icon of youth development. This took place on Tuesday, May 30, at the inauguration after-party staged by the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) Media Centre. It was graced by a broad coalition of the party’s youth arm and its support groups from across the country. According to the leadership of the student body, Olusegun Dada was honoured with the award owing to his long contributions to the development of young people in the…
Newly sworn-in President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed his determination to unite the country behind a progressive agenda of equity, fairness and development. He made this known in his inaugural speech delivered on Monday, May 29, at the Eagle Square, FCT Abuja. The speech also highlighted the key priorities of his administration, including the areas of security, jobs provision and economic development. He said, “Today, let us recommit our very selves to placing Nigeria in our hearts as the indispensable home for each and every one of us regardless of creed, ethnicity, or place of birth.” “My…