I trust you’ll lead Nigeria with integrity, vision, Buhari tells Tinubu
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said he has hope that the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will lead the country with integrity, vision and deep commitment.
President Buhari also said that the fight against corruption should be upheld as well as the principles of transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the inaugural lecture in preparation for his handover and the inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Tinubu on May 29, the outgoing President admonished that the government should strive to foster an environment where every Nigerian has an equal opportunity to thrive regardless of their background, ethnicity, religion, or social status.
According to him, “As we come to the close of this important inauguration lecture, I stand before you with profound sense of pride and gratitude. Today we have embarked on a journey of intersection, enlightenment, and collective growth.
“We have delved deep into the theme of deepening democracy for development and explored the lessons that will guide us as we transition to a new era.
“Throughout this lecture, we have recognized the challenges and divisions that have tested the very fabric of our nation we have confronted the harsh realities of inequality, the persistence of corruption and the imperative to empower all citizens.
Gov. Wike hosts Kukah, Peter Obi, Obasanjo; launch ‘Ogoni book’ with N50m
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, and Governor Nyesom Wike met in Port Harcourt today for Bishop Mattew Kukah’s book presentation.
The book by the the Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese was titled “Witness to Reconciliation: My Personal Journey Towards Reconciliation in Ogoni Land.”
The presentation took place at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Speaking at the event, Governor Wike urged Ogoni to embrace the spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness.
The governor, pointed out that the incidences that culminated in the lost of lives in Ogoniland in the 1990s, which later precipitated the setting up of the Justice Oputa panel by the President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, remain painful.
I am the most sued minister – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says he is the most sued minister in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Minister stated this in Abuja at a send-forth dinner organised in his honour by his ministry and its parastatals as the Buhari administration comes to an end in days.
Speaking at the event, the minister said, excluding the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, who is represented or joined in cases against the Federal Government, he is the most sued minister.
He said not less than 37 cases were filed against him and his office in the course of discharging his duties speaking for the government, defending its policies and programmes as well as being the cultural ambassador of the nation.
Children’s Day: Preserve Core Values For Future Generation, Buhari Urges Parent
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday urged Nigerian parents and children to hold onto the ancient truths of integrity, honesty, knowledge and hard work in spite of the changing times, saying these landmarks remain the pillars of destiny.
“On this special day, we are immensely grateful to God for another opportunity to celebrate our children, on May 27th, 2023. Every Children’s Day reminds us of the future, and the necessary sacrifices and building blocks by parents, guardians, teachers, leaders, and Government to secure our greatest assets on earth, the YOUNGER ONES.
“As a father and grandfather, I share in the joy that children bring into our lives, and the fulfillment of seeing them grow. And I also feel the pain of loss, anxiety, and frustration that comes with uncertain times, like the disruptions to families due to insecurity, which we have worked hard to contain in the last eight years.
We must not lose hope, and our faith should be rekindled in the ability of Government to safeguard the future of our lives and children. In eight years, we have focused on children, negotiating and fighting for the release of many that were taken captive, and painstakingly building intelligence on the whereabouts of others. Some have been released; more will come, by God’s grace, as the next administration continues on the same noble path,’’ President Buhari assured in a statement issued by his media aide, Femi Adesina, to mark the 2023 Children’s Day.
President Buhari also admonished parents to treat their children with dignity, while staying focused on discipline.
