Tinubu - News Agency Of Nigeria

Lydia Beshel
Sep, Thu, 2025

Tinubu to address world leaders at UN General Assembly Sept. 24

Tinubu
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani

President Bola Tinubu will address the 80th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Sept. 24.

A revised provisional list of speakers obtained by the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from the UN headquarters in New York showed that Tinubu would be speaking on the second day of the event.

The Nigerian leader is scheduled to deliver his address to other world leaders during the afternoon session around 8:30pm local time (around 2:30pm Nigerian time).

Tinubu would be the 17th world leader to speak on day two of the general debate, according to the provisional list.

He will be joining the gathering of 195 world leaders made up of 98 heads of state, five vice-presidents, 44 heads of government, four deputy prime ministers.

The others are 37 ministers, one crown prince and four chairs of delegation to speak at the general debate.

The President of Brazil, Luiz da Sliva would be the first world leader to present his address to the 78th session as it is tradition.

He will be followed by the U.S. President, Donald Trump, the traditional second speaker, being the host country.

Sources at the UN,, told NAN that the list was being updated and the Nigerian leader’s speaking slot might change if he would not be attending the general debate in person.

According to the UN traditions, Heads of State are speakers on the first and second day while vice-presidents speak from the third day.

Vice-president Kashim Shettima represented Tinubu in 2024 and spoke on the first day of the debate, maintaining Tinubu’s slot, which diplomats said was very unusual as per tradition.

The rare feat was credited to the goodwill that Nigeria enjoys from among the international community and the diplomatic maneuvering of the Nigerian diplomats at the UN.

Movses Abelian, Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management said the current “revised list reflects changes in the level of representation (upgrades and downgrades) and reflects exchanges among Member States “.

“Please note that this list will continue to be updated until the start of the General Debate as changes are communicated by Member States,” Abelian added.

The theme of the general debate of the 80th session of the General Assembly is “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”.

NAN reports that the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) opened on Tuesday, Sept. 9, with the inauguration of a new President Annalena Baerbock of Germany.

Baerbock called on Member States to unite in addressing global crises, from war and poverty to climate change, taking her oath on the original 1945 Charter and pledging to lead with courage and inclusiveness.

A former Foreign Minister of Germany, Baerbock becomes only the fifth woman in history to preside over the General Assembly, she accepted the Assembly’s ornate gavel from her predecessor, Philémon Yang of Cameroon.

The high level General Debate will be held from Sept. 23 and to September 29.

The theme for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly is “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”.

The high-level week will kick off on September 22 and run through September 30, during which world leaders will gather to attend the general debate and a series of conferences.

These include the High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the UN, the SDG Moment, and the High-level Meeting on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.

The others are the Conference on Palestine and Two-State Solution, the Climate Summit, and the High-level Meeting to Launch the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, among others. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

Tinubu prioritises youth empowerment – Minister

Lydia Beshel
Aug, Tue, 2025

General News

Tinubu prioritises youth empowerment – Minister

Youth

By Angela Atabo

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has declared that youth empowerment is a central pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

She said this on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Orientation Course at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja.

Mahmoud said the current administration prioritised youth, recognising them as the driving force of Nigeria’s future.

“Through skills development, entrepreneurship support, digital innovation, and job creation initiatives, the government aims to equip Nigerian youths to thrive in a competitive global economy.

“The goal is to empower young people as job creators rather than just job seekers, thereby reducing unemployment, fostering innovation, and strengthening socio-economic development,” she stated.

The minister also assured that the FCT Administration, under the leadership of Nyesom Wike, remained fully committed to supporting the NYSC’s objectives and providing an enabling environment for corps members to thrive.

She commended the NYSC management for their dedication in delivering a successful orientation course and emphasised that the scheme’s commitment to youth development and national integration remained vital to strengthening national unity.

Mahmoud urged corps members to uphold the values of discipline, unity, patriotism, and service, and to reflect those ideals throughout their service year.

She encouraged them to make positive contributions to their host communities, reminding them that the NYSC was not just a call to duty but also an opportunity to promote peace, development, and national unity.

The minister further advised corps members to remain security-conscious, respect the cultures and traditions of their host communities, and conduct themselves in ways that would bring honour to both the NYSC and Nigeria.

Also speaking, the FCT NYSC Coordinator, Mr Samson Ateli, described the NYSC as a valuable national asset.

According to Ateli, the scheme plays a vital role in promoting peaceful coexistence and national development through the mobilisation and deployment of corps members across various sectors.

He urged corps members to accept their postings in good faith and warned against seeking or inducing rejections.

“I also encourage you to take advantage of the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme and register for the post-camp SAED training,” he added (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

Tinubu to ensure timely completion of projects in S’East

Ismail Abdulaziz
Aug, Fri, 2025

Metro

Tinubu to ensure timely completion of projects in S’East

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu is determined to ensure timely completion of all projects in the South-East Region to enhance connectivity and boost the economic prosperity of the people.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during the inspection of the ongoing works on the 88 kilometres Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja Federal Road on Friday.

The Minister is in the state for the Citizens Engagement and Tour of Federal Government’s projects in Enugu and Ebonyi states.

According to Idris, this is one among the major projects that Tinubu is doing for the region.

“As a matter of fact, we want to ensure connectivity, especially in the Southeastern Region. President Tinubu is delivering the dividends of democracy to people of the Southeastern part of the country.

“He is working hard to ensure that the people of the Southeast are not left behind in his march towards ensuring that there is massive infrastructural development across Nigeria. This is just one of it.

“We have seen it yesterday. We saw what happened in Enugu State. We saw the massive flyover of about 350 metres.

“We saw all the roads in Enugu. Now we are beginning to see what is happening in the neighbouring states. Subsequently, we will go to other parts of the Southeast to see what is also happening.

“What is important is to indicate that President Tinubu will ensure timely completion of all these massive projects, especially in the Southeastern part of the country,” Idris said.

Also speaking, the site engineer handling the project, Mr Wasiu Femi, said the activities involved massive earthworks, but due to the incessant rains, not much work could be done until after the rainy season.

“They are doing concrete works now and a little bit of work on the carriageway, but they cannot do much on earthworks now until the rains go.

“However, we moved to the paving with the stone base, which falls within the aggregate envelope. Now, we are waiting for the moisture content to be at the optimal level. Then when we run our institute test, we start with our rigid pavement.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister and his team started the project tour and citizens engagement on Thursday with a visit to Enugu State Governor, Mr Peter Mbah.

They also visited the ongoing works at the Enugu-Port Harcourt Road, flyover bridge on Enugu-Abakaliki Road, the Oncological Centre of the University of Nigeria’s Teaching Hospital, Enugu and many others.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Maureen Atuonwu

Ismail Abdulaziz
Aug, Fri, 2025

General News

Tinubu’ll do more for Nigeria- Idris

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris says President Bola Tinubu has done well within the two years of his administration and will do more in the next two years and beyond.

Idris stated this during a visit to the governor of Ebonyi, Mr Francis Nwifuru on Friday in Abakaliki.

The Minister is in the state in continuation of the Citizens Engagement and Tour of Federal Government’s projects in Enugu and Ebony states.

He explained that from massive road projects to healthcare, education, security, agriculture, economy, regional development, Livestock, humanitarian, women affairs and many others, Tinubu has done well.

“Recall that all these achievements of Mr President has happened only in the last two years.

“We still have another two years in the first instance of the mandate given to Mr President.

“We know that if what we are seeing is anything to go by, by God’s grace, Tinubu will be here again after his first term for the circumvention to continue the good work that he has been doing.

“I know, and I can see, and I have heard from the people that we have interacted with, that the people of Ebonyi are indeed happy with President Bola Tinubu,” Idris said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Chioma Ugboma

Tinubu made cancer treatment possible in Nigeria– Minister

Ismail Abdulaziz
Aug, Thu, 2025

Metro

Tinubu made cancer treatment possible in Nigeria– Minister

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda has made the treatment of cancer possible in the country.

Idris stated this when he and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, on Thursday in Enugu.

Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, in policies and programmes, has revolutionised the health sector that treatment of cancer can now be done in Nigeria.

“There are six treatment facilities in the six zones of the country, including Enugu, with similar machines found in other parts of the world, and experts have been trained to handle them.

“So, anyone who wants to go out of the country to treat cancer is doing so based on choice, and not that we don’t have facilities and experts to treat the person.

“We must give credit to President Tinubu for the people he put in place to revamp the health sector,” he said.

He said that all the information structure of the Federal Government was brought to Enugu to see and report the positive efforts of Tinubu and Mbah.

According to him, Tinubu has done so well that one will wonder if he is on his second term.

Idris also said he had noticed what Mbah had done in the state, describing Enugu as the heart of the South-East.

“We have seen what the governor has done, from the policies and programmes of his predecessor.

“Also, we are here to show that President Tinubu is working and to see what his policies and programmes are achieving positively across the region.”

The minister added that Tinubu had made it possible for security agencies to synergise and achieve results, hence the improved security situation that the country is currently witnessing.

He, however, said that it was not yet over, adding that the president would continue to do more for the country to address all the challenges. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

Tinubu’s trn economy goal for Nigeria in sight- Idris

Ismail Abdulaziz
Aug, Thu, 2025

Metro

Tinubu’s $1trn economy goal for Nigeria in sight- Idris

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the President Bola Tinubu’s vision of making Nigeria a one trillion dollars economy is already in sight.

Idris said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, on Thursday in Enugu.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris is in Enugu for a three-day tour of Federal Government’s projects and citizens engagement in the state and Ebonyi.

He said Tinubu has demonstrated the quality of a courageous leader by removing the fuel subsidy.

“At first, there were skepticism and complaints from some people. (They) did not really understand, but two years down the line, you can see that a lot of successes have been recorded.

“Now, all state governments have more funds to work and deliver dividends of democracy to their people. That bold decision has freed up resources needed to execute humongous capital projects.

“Now that people are enjoying the benefits of Tinubu’s bold decision, nobody is asking why fuel subsidy was removed.

“In the past, about 97 per cent of our budget was used to service and pay debt. Imagine that you have a family, how would you manage the three per cent looking at all the demands of school fees, house rent, other bills, etc,” Idris said.

He explained that Nigerians would soon begin to see the light of that one trillion dollar economy becoming a reality.

NAN reports that those in the entourage of the Minister include, the Special Assistant to Tinubu on Communication and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M. Ali and his counterpart from Voice of Nigeria, Malam Jibrin Ndace.

Others are the Directors-General of the NTA, Malam Salihu Dembos, National Broadcasting Commission, Mr Charlse Ebuebu, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr Mohammed Bulama and National Orientation Agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu.

Also in the entourage are the President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Dr Ike Neliaku, national leadership of RATTAWU, NUJ, NGE and others.

NAN reports that the activities will continue with inspection of Federal Government’s projects and citizens engagement in Enugu and Ebonyi. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

S’East region has special place in Tinubu’s heart-Idris

Ismail Abdulaziz
Aug, Thu, 2025

General News

S’East region has special place in Tinubu’s heart-Idris

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the South East Region of the country has a special place in the heart of President Bola Tinubu.

Idris stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, on Thursday in Enugu.

According to Idris, Tinubu is so passionate about the development of the region, delivery of dividends of democracy, and renewing the hope of all the people in the region.

“President Tinubu came to Enugu State in January. He believes that Enugu is a serious State and the governor is doing so well.

“Enugu and the South East Region of the country is in his heart, that was why he visited Enugu earlier this year.

“We also came to see the ongoing project in the South East. We may not be able to tour all of them in one day because there are too many, but we selected a few to go round and see.

“Me and my team will go and see the newly constructed flyover, the Enugu-Port Harcourt Road and many others,” Idris said.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those in the Minister’s team include the Special Assistant on Communications and Strategy to Tinubu, Mr Bayo Onanuga, some Special Assistants, the Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M. Ali, the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Malam Jibrin Ndace.

Others are the Directors-General of NTA, Malam Salihu Dembos, National Broadcasting Commission, Mr Charlse Ebuebu, the President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Dr Ike Neliaku, the President of RATTAWU, Mr Emeka Kalu, NUJ representative and many others. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Yakubu Uba

Tinubu to initiate more projects in North- Information Minister

Ismail Abdulaziz
Jul, Wed, 2025

General News

Tinubu to initiate more projects in North- Information Minister

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu will initiate more developments in the Northern Region through positive people-oriented policies and programmes.

Idris stated this in an interview on the sidelines of a two-day Interactive Session on Government-citizens’ Engagement on Tuesday in Kaduna.

The theme of the event is ‘Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens Engagement for National Unity’.

The programme was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation.

The minister explained that before Tinubu’s election, he was in Kaduna, and engaged with the leaders from the Northern part of the country and made promises ranging from security, to agriculture, economy and governance.

“Now that the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has invited us; Tinubu said we should come here in our numbers, all of us from the Northern part of the country, that he has appointed to deal with some of these issues.

“We have come here to answer their questions. We have come here to lay down all those things that the President said he was going to do, when he made those promises.

“The President has already fulfilled many of them. Many of them are still being awaited and he will instigate more developments for the Northern Region through positive initiatives and people oriented policies and programmes.

“Remember that this is just the midterm of the administration. We believe that by the time the President ends his first term, we would have answered most of the questions that they have asked.

“By then, we will have kept most of these promises. Already, many of them have been kept. And you can see from the mood in the hall; almost everyone here is happy,” Idris said.

The minister further reiterated that over 60 leaders from the northern part of the country, serving in the current administration, have been invited to the event.

He stated that they were at the event to tell Nigerians, especially people of the North, what the government of Tinubu said it was going to do, what it has done and more it would do.

“Very senior people from the northern part of the country are all happy that we have come. They are happy that we are engaging in this high-level manner.

“This is unprecedented. It is the first time that Ministers in this high number will come here to talk to the citizens in this kind of manner; please note that, is not going to be a one-off thing.

“We’ll continue to engage the people from time to time, because, this is the best form of having better collaboration between the government and people in the position of leadership,”Idris said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that while the first plenary session concentrated on national security, the second was governance and the economy.

The Federal Government’s team on defence, security, governance and economy did justice to the topics through presentations of the laudable achievements of the Tinubu-led administration. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

My govt’ll not leave any region behind- Tinubu

Ismail Abdulaziz
Jul, Tue, 2025

General News

My govt’ll not leave any region behind- Tinubu

By Hussaina Yakubu

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure equitable development across all regions of the country.

The assurance was made by Tinubu on Tuesday in Kaduna at a two-day interactive session on Government-citizens’ Engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation Tuesday in Kaduna.

He said the Ministers’ interactions with stakeholders at the event would unveil empirical facts and figures that the North was not neglected.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume.

Tinubu, who highlighted key achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda, spoke on several interventions of the present administration including economic reforms, education, health, security, Infrastructure and food security.

On economic reforms, the president said his administration had implemented bold reforms to stabilise and grow the economy, including unifying the exchange rate and restructuring debt profiles.

Tinubu stressed that investments had been made in modernising security equipment and upskilling personnel

He listed major projects to include the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto- Badagry super highway, ongoing rail projects; Kaduna, Port Harcourt-Maiduguri, and housing initiatives.

NAN also reports that Akume led a high-powered Federal Government’s delegation made of Ministers, Director-Generals of many agencies and top political aides from the North.

Tinubu also highlighted the Renewed Hope Agenda’s priorities to include reforming the economy for sustained growth, strengthening national security, boosting agriculture for food security, unlocking energy and natural resources and enhancing infrastructure and transportation.

Others are focusing on education, health and social investment, accelerating diversification through industrialisation and innovation as well as improving governance for effective service delivery.

“The removal of fuel subsidy, though painful, has been a necessary reform that saved trillions of Naira.

“The Palliative Measures Plan and interventions through state governments, MSME support, and public transportation upgrades are mitigating the impacts.

“The savings are now being redirected into critical infrastructure and human development while states are receiving increased allocations for development,” Tinubu said.

Reflecting on the theme of the event, ‘Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizen Engagement for National Development,’ he said the renewed hope agenda has been a pragmatic vision built on pillars of good governance.

They, he said, include transparency, accountability, participation, responsiveness, equity, rule of law, and inclusivity, going beyond just a campaign slogan.

“The economic reform strategies are designed to create a robust, diversified, and resilient economy.

“By fostering an environment conducive to investment and innovation, the administration aims to stimulate growth across all sectors, reduce unemployment, and ensure equitable wealth distribution.

“Security is the bedrock of national development. The focus here is on enhancing the capabilities of our security forces, promoting peace and stability, and ensuring that every Nigerian feels safe and protected, no matter where they reside.

“Agriculture holds the key to our nation’s self-sufficiency and economic empowerment.”

According to Tinubu, this is by modernising farming practices, increasing access to finance, and expanding market opportunities for farmers.

“This administration places Nigeria on a path to achieving food security and transforming our country into an agricultural powerhouse.

“Through reforms, the government is unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s vast natural resources and energy sector.

“Through sustainable management, increased investments, and the adoption of modern technologies, the goal remains to drive economic growth and ensure environmental sustainability,” the president added.

According to him, over 400,000 students in tertiary institutions had so far benefitted from the Students’ Loan Programme, while an estimated N53billion had been disbursed.

He also highlighted the importance of patience and collective efforts in achieving the agenda’s goals.

Tinubu extolled the virtues of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, describing him as a phenomenal being who promoted national cohesion and unity in Nigeria.

He also saluted the courage, sincerity and patriotism of other leaders such as Chief Solomon Lar, Malam Adamu Ciroma, Shehu Dan Musa, Abubakar Rimi, Prof. Suleman Kumo, Issac Shaahu, Prof. Jerry Gana and others.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

Tinubu has kept his promises- Northern Governors’ Forum

Ismail Abdulaziz
Jul, Tue, 2025

General News

Tinubu has kept his promises- Northern Governors’ Forum

By Hussaina Yakubu

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has said that President Bola Tinubu has kept the promises made in 2023, adding, “he is still keeping them.”

Yahaya made this known at a two-day Interactive Session on Government-citizens’ Engagement Organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) at the Arewa House, on Tuesday in Kaduna.

He said that the theme of the programme, ‘Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-citizens’ Engagement for National Unity’, speaks to the very heart of what makes democracy meaningful.

According to him, true democracy and good governance are not a one-way street, but a continuous dialogue between leaders and citizens.

Yahaya said: “Forums like this are crucial to building public trust and strengthening citizens participation in governance.

“They are not just meant to showcase achievements, but to create spaces where citizens can question, suggest, and hold power accountable.

“As leaders, we must have the humility to accept our mistakes where we err, and make adjustments where possible, based on the needs and feedback of the people.

“As we review, engage with representatives of the Federal Government, let us do so with fairness and wisdom.”

The Governor added that the North’s partnership with Tinubu’s administration had yielded concrete results, from infrastructure to security and governance.

“In 2027, we must reward performance and hard work, and by that measure, President Tinubu has earned our continued support.”

He recalled that when Tinubu stood before them during the 2023 campaign, he made specific commitments to Northern Nigeria.

“The North, believing in President Tinubu’s vision, voted strongly for him, contributing to over 60% of Tinubu’s winning votes.

“Today, we gather not for empty rhetoric, but to examine those promises and assess the level of progress so far.

“What we find is an administration that has delivered meaningful results for our region despite facing significant national challenges.”

According to him, this shows that democracy can only work when leaders deliver on their promises.

He said that leaders can only deliver when citizens are engaged, and policies and programmes are designed and implemented in ways that reflect the yearnings and aspirations of the citizenry.

“I make bold to say that the evidence of progress is visible across our region.

“Thanks to Mr President’s renewed hope agenda, many projects started by the previous administration are now racing towards completion.

“These include the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway, the Kano-Katsina-Maradi rail line, the rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refinery, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline project, and continuation of drilling activities in Kolmani Oilfields.

“These projects promise to bring industrial growth and energy security to Northern Nigeria.”

According to Yahaya, new infrastructure projects are also coming up, including various inter-state road networks like and the ambitious Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway that will connect Northern producers to southern markets.

Others are agriculture value chain initiatives targeting Northern states, expansion and upgrade of healthcare facilities, saying all points to a deliberate policy towards uplifting the wellbeing of the people.

“On the security front, we have witnessed significant progress.

“Through coordinated military operations and improved intelligence gathering, over 300 bandit kingpins and terrorist commanders have been eliminated, disrupting criminal networks that terrorized our communities.

“While challenges remain, the trajectory is clear – the siege on our people is being lifted.

“The creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development addresses a generations-old challenge, providing a framework to modernise our pastoral economy.

“This administration has also demonstrated commitment to our youth through targeted grants and renewed efforts to tackle the Almajiri and out-of-school children crisis through partnerships with state governments, traditional institutions and international partners.”

Yahaya said there was no doubt that the economic reforms undertaken by Tinubu’s administration, including fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate floatation, have come with debilitating side effects.

“However, these were necessary measures in order to stabilise our economy for long-term growth. The pain is real, but so is the progress.”

Yahaya said that to sustain and build on these gains, all Northern stakeholders must play their parts, adding, “our state governments must complement federal initiatives with local investments in infrastructure and human capital development.

“Traditional rulers and religious leaders should continue their vital role in community mobilisation and conflict resolution.

“Business leaders and civil society must maintain their constructive engagement.

“Our region’s decisive support for this administration was rooted in the understanding that the North-Southwest alliance is not merely political arithmetic, but a stabilising force for national unity.”

In attendance were serving and former Governors, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), National Security Adviser (,NSA) Service Chiefs, and ministers.

Others were: Aides, Heads of government parastatals, MDAs and Captains of industries from the North.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani