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BUREAU DE CHANGE RECAPITALISATION DEADLINE: Over 1,500 Operators Risk Shut Down

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By Mariyah Adamu, Abuja 

Fear of massive job losses has gripped many as over 1,500 Bureau De Change, BDC, operators in Nigeria face shut down over their failure to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s  recapitalisation deadline which ended yesterday.

It would be recalled that the CBN in May 2024 issued new operational guidelines for BDCs, effective June 3, 2024, directing all existing BDCs to reapply for new licences.

BDCs with Tier 1 licence were expected to have a capital base of N2 billion while those with Tier 2 licence needed N500 million, with a non-refundable licence fees of N5 million and N2 million respectively.

Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 BDCs were given six months to meet up with the minimum capital requirement for the licence category applied for.

The apex bank later extended the recapitalisation deadline by an additional six months while it continued engagements with the BDC operators to meet the new capital threshold by June 3.

Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria says that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s June 3 recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change, BDC, operators remains sacrosanct.

ABCON President, Dr Aminu Gwadabe, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos after a stakeholders meeting with CBN.

NAN reports that CBN in May 2024 issued new operational guidelines for BDCs, effective June 3, 2024, directing all existing BDCs to reapply for new licences.

BDCs with Tier 1 licence were expected to have a capital base of N2 billion while those with Tier 2 licence needed N500 million, with a non-refundable licence fees of N5 million and N2 million respectively.

ABCON, however, had raised concerns that only about 10% of its members were able to reach the capital requirement as at Monday this week. Thus sparking fears of job losses in the sector.

ABCON President, Dr Aminu Gwadabe, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos after a stakeholders meeting with apex bank expressed deep concern over the impact of the reform, noting that, the one-year timeline made compliance nearly impossible for the majority of operators.

According to him, “The elephant in the room is job losses. Millions of Nigerians will lose their means of livelihood directly or indirectly within the sub-sector”.

He also expressed concern that many BDC operators, in a bid to survive, could be pushed into the informal currency market, beyond the oversight of  regulators.

He encouraged investors and compliant operators to take advantage of the opportunity. The licensing window for new investors is still open for our members and the public”.

Speaking on the outcome of a meeting the CBN, Gwadabe thanked the apex bank for the move adding that the BDCs recapitalisation deadline was sacrosanct.

“First, we want to thank the management of the Central bank for their enhanced consultations with stakeholders.

“The CBN have acknowledged that our sub sector is a critical retail end sub sector and that BDCs are important and potent tool of CBN’s policy transmission mechanisms.

“Discussions are ongoing and with some give and take.

“The deadline for the existing BDCs for recapitalisation by June 3 2025 remains sacrosanct. Also, the minimum capital requirements of N2billion for tier 1 and N500million for tier 2 remain sacrosanct”, he said.

However, the ABCON President added that the window for new licences was open for prospective investors with an agreement to accelerate the licencing process.

“Other matters are yet to be wrapped up with higher hopes of reaching a win win situation”, he said.

Reps Reaffirm Commitment To Strengthening Good Governance 

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 House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening good governance through fiscal transparency, efficiency, accountability and responsibility.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. Bamidele Salami, made the pledge while addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday.

The News Agency of Nigeria ,NAN, reports that the committee has an upcoming National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance ,NCPAFG, to hold from Sunday July 6 to Thursday July 10, in Abuja.

Salam said that the high-level national conference would be convened as a key component of the 10th People’s House Legislative Agenda.

He said that the conference with theme: “Fiscal governance in Nigeria: charting a new course for transparency and sustainable development’, would set the foundation for sustainable national development.

“The conference is firmly committed to strengthening good governance as a foundation for sustainable national development.

“Anchored on the theme “Fiscal Governance in Nigeria: Charting a New Course for Transparency and Sustainable Development”, he said.

Salam explained that the conference is a representation of a bold, deliberate, and strategic initiative by the House of Representatives to reposition Nigeria’s fiscal governance and public accounts management.

Salam who reiterated the lawmakers’ commitment to fiscal responsibility, said it is a roadmap towards greater integrity, enhanced efficiency, and robust accountability.

He also said that the conference will serve as a veritable platform to mainstream the Renewed Hope Agenda into global fiscal governance transparency.

“As a crucial stakeholder charged with the constitutional mandate to oversight public financial management activities and review reports of audit and accounting institutions,

“We note that Nigeria stands today at a critical juncture in its journey toward fiscal governance reforms”, he said.

The lawmaker who acknowledged some progress made under President Tinubu’s reforms, said there are entrenched systemic challenges.

According to him, these challenges include; limited full-cycle audit implementation, high-level institutional financial leakages, skewed and opaque public financial reporting system, and widespread non-enforcement of financial protocols across MDAs at all levels of government.

Salam reeled out available records from 2020/2021 Auditor Generals reports as testaments that over a quarter-trillion Naira in public expenditures remain unaccounted for.

He expressed worry that such persistent incidents of non compliance with financial regulations if unchecked will continue to erode public trust, undermine sustainable national development, and democracy.

He said: “Therefore, if Nigeria is to reap optimally the full benefits of the ongoing fiscal governance reforms initiated by the Tinubu-led administration,

“Then we must seize the opportunity of this conference as a platform for high-level national policy dialogue for galvanization of stakeholders’ commitment”.

He restated the committee’s unbridled belief as important stakeholder on the need to leverage the opportunity of the unique conference to deepen collaboration among Public Accounts Committees, especially at sub-national levels.

Salam, however, highlighted the expected outcomes to include; a significant reduction in unaccounted expenditures from over ₦300 billion to less than ₦1 billion in the next fiscal year 2026.

“A drop in the number of audit queries and rate of non-compliance with financial regulations from over 60% to less than double digit at 9% through rigorous capacity building development”, he added.

He said that President Bola Tinubu, would be the Distinguished Special Guest of Honour. 

LG Polls: APC Inaugurates Reconciliation C’ttees In Lagos

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 Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress ,APC, has inaugurated reconciliation committees to resolve all conflicts, discontentment and dissatisfaction aftermath of its local government primaries.

The Lagos State APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria ,NAN, recalls that several controversies greeted the outcome of the May 10, APC local government primary election ahead of the July 12 council polls in the state.

There have been pockets of protests over the outcome of the primaries and a number of petitions submitted to the Appeal Committee.

“The party after receiving and considering the reports of the appeal has resolved to activate its internal mechanism for conflict resolution and reconciliation to ensure that we go into the elections as a united force.

“The committee was decentralised for ease of operation and to deliver on its mandate on time”, Oladejo said.

According to him, the Lagos East Senatorial District Reconciliation Committee is headed by Dr Lateef Ibirogba.

He identified other members of the committee in the district as Mr Saheed Afonja, Chief Sumbo Onitiri and Mrs Sade Bakare.

He said that the Lagos Central Senatorial District committee would be headed by a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Sarah Sosan, while other chieftains are Funso Ologunde, Adedoyin Banjo and Adigun Olalekan.

“The committee for the Lagos West Senatorial District 1 is headed by Otunba Bode Oyedele with Chief Jide Damazio , Alhaji Aleshinloye and Mrs Comfort Olalere as members.

“The Lagos West Senatorial District 2 reconciliation committee is headed by Alhaji Mutiu Are, while members are Mrs Jumoke Okoya, Otunba Kehinde Adeniyi and Mrs Adeola Rashidat,” Oladejo said.

He said that the committees have two weeks to turn in their reports.

The State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, acknowledged the wealth of experience of the committee members which membership cut across various interests in the party.

He admonished them to be painstaking and ensure that all aggrieved members are pacified and assured of better days ahead in a united party.

Ondo Assembly Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader Step Down

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Ondo State Assembly Deputy Speaker, Hon Abayomi Akinruntan and the State House of Assembly Majority Leader, Hon Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi have stepped down from their positions.

At the plenary yesterday presided by Chief Olamide Oladiji, Speaker of the House of the Assembly, the duo cited their interests to step down.

Akinruntan, Ilaje 1/APC, was replaced by Mr Ololade Gbegudu, Okitipupa 2/APC while Ogunmolasuyi, Owo 1/APC was replaced by Mr Olatunji Oshati, Ose/ APC.

Akinruntan, who is from the same local government area with Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said his resignation was to honour political power sharing in the state.

Akinruntan, whose letter was read by the Clerk  of the Assembly, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola, thanked the leadership of legislative body for allowing him to serve in that capacity.

Gbegudu nomination as Deputy Speaker was raised by Mr Oluwatoyin James, Akoko North-East/ APC, and Mr Chris Aiyebusiwa, Okitipupa 1/APC, seconded the motion.

Gbegudu, in his appreciation, promised to collaborate with other lawmakers in promoting the state’s development and ensure the delivery of democratic dividends to the people.

Presidency Decries Afenifere’s Statement On Tinubu’s Mid-term Performance 

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Presidency yesterday said the statement by a factional Afenifere group on the mid-term performance of the President Bola Tinubu administration was deceitful.

Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, said the Afenifere statement raised serious concerns about a penchant and deliberate attempt to find faults and trade in deceit instead of objectivity.

He said the group found it challenging to accept that under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, Nigeria’s comeback story was firmly underway.

“The rebellious Afenifere claims that President Tinubu’s administration’s performance over the past two years has witnessed a regression in human development, economic mismanagement, and democratic backsliding.

“This is a jaundiced view, echoing the view of opposition politicians, one of whom the group supported in the 2023 election.

“A balanced assessment based on available data reveals a more objective and progressive picture, with significant achievements amid the challenges expected from a country like Nigeria with decades-old problems”, Dare stated.

He faulted Afenifere’s claim that the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira led to “unmitigated sufferings” and “economic deforms”.

He said these claims were meant to draw attention to some of the challenges but overlooked the macroeconomic gains.

Dare was emphatic that the removal of the fuel subsidy saved the government over 10 billion dollars in 2023 alone, reducing fiscal strain and redirecting funds to other sectors.

He added that unifying the foreign exchange market and the naira’s floatation aimed to address distortions in the currency market, boosted foreign reserves to $38.1 billion by 2024 and achieved a trade surplus of N18.86 trillion for the country.

Dare stated that under the Tinubu administration, annual inflation rate fell to 23.71% in April 2025 from 24.23% in the prior month.

Food inflation, the most significant component of the inflation basket, he said, remained elevated but moderated to 21.26% from 21.79%.

He said while these figures indicated stabilisation, the immediate impact on ordinary Nigerians was not lost.

“The government’s cash transfer programme, which provides funds to the poorest households and benefits over 5.7 million households, is a credible outreach.

“However, dismissing the twin policies as “unforced errors” ignores the unsustainable nature of the previous subsidy regime and multiple exchange rate systems, which were draining public finances.

“A more balanced critique would acknowledge the necessity of reform while emphasising the need for better-targeted social safety nets”, said the presidential aide.

According to him, as of today, the Tinubu administration has recorded over 900,000 beneficiaries of the Presidential Loan and Grant Scheme, over 600,000 beneficiaries of the Students’ Loan Scheme, NELFUND, and increased the NYSC monthly stipend increase from N33,000 to N70,000.

He said the government had also implemented the N77,000 new minimum wage, free CNG kits distributed to thousands of commercial drivers across Nigeria with CNG buses rolled out in partnership with state governments, leading to a significant drop in transport costs.

“The administration also recorded over 10 billion dollars FX debt cleared, federal account allocation to states growing by 60%, enabling more local development projects, N50 billion released to end the perennial ASUU strikes, and over 1,000 PHCs revitalised nationwide with an additional 5,500 undergoing upgrades.

“The administration also disbursed N75 billion in palliative funds to states and LGs for food distribution and cash transfers, over 150,000 youths are being trained in software development, tech support and data analysis under the 3 Million Technical Talent ,3MTT, project.

“Over 20,000 affordable housing units are under construction under the renewed Hope cities programme launched across Nigeria, and N200 billion in Loans to farmers and agro-processors”, said Dare.

He said other gains were that over two million Nigerians were connected to new digital infrastructure and community broadband hubs and public WiFi projects, 3.84% GDP growth in Q4 2024 ,highest in 3 years, over 50 billion dollars in new FDI commitments.

He stated that Net Foreign Exchange Reserves increased from 3.99 billion dollars ,2023, to 23.11 billion ,2024, over 8 billion dollars in new oil and gas investments unlocked, and over 800 million dollars realised in processing investments in solid minerals in 2024 and inflation as at April was down to 23.17%.

“It is now pertinent to inquire from opposition leaders about alternative strategies they would propose in contrast to this administration’s extensive list of significant achievements currently benefiting Nigerians in real-time”, he said. 

Tribunal Upholds Councils Chairmen, Councillors Elections In Benue

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Benue Election Appeals Tribunal sitting in Abuja has upheld the elections of all the Council Chairmen and Councillors of the state under the umbrella of the All Progressives Party ,APC.

The News Agency of Nigerian ,NAN, reports that the petitioners were largely aspirants from the same APC, who claimed they were rightly nominated but unjustly excluded from the election.

At the elections, split decisions left the incumbents winning in 14 and the petitioners winning in 9 out of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state, a development that led to the appeals from both ends.

Delivering the judgment for Zone A, Justice Michael Ugar, held that the petitioners were duty bound to prove they were first validly nominated before talking of exclusion.

He also held that “the petitioners having failed to prove nomination cannot lay claim to exclusion. Their case is bound to fail and hereby fails and same is dismissed”.

In Zone B, Justice I. Mohammed, held that the provisions of the Benue State Law, 2007 put the issue of nomination of candidates out of the jurisdiction of the trial tribunal.

“The issue of nomination of a candidate is within the domestic affairs of a political party and cannot be litigated at the trial tribunal or this appeal tribunal.

“They do not see a wood in the tree canvassed vigorously by the petitioners. We sit to do justice and not to supervise academic issues.

“We affirm the judgment of the trial tribunal and dismiss the appeal of the petitioners/appellants”, Mohammed said.

Delivering judgment for Zone C, the Appeals Tribunal Chairman, Justice Dennis Igyuse, said the grievances of the petitioners before the lower tribunal could not and cannot be litigated at the tribunal nor the appeal tribunal.

“The petitions of the petitioners are but a reckless display of academic prowess without of course, a destination.

“The consolidated petitions of the petitioners in all of Zone C are dismissed and the local government elections of Oct. 5, 2024 and the return of its winners is hereby upheld”.

Also, the three petitions filed by the People’s Democratic Party and an earlier petition filed by the Labour Party were all thrown out.

Meanwhile, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, lead counsel of the state government representing the State Electoral umpire BSIEC, described the judgment as infallible.

Ndarani said the judgement was a reflection of the law, adding that the Justices were the heroes of the process for standing firmly for the cause of right.

He congratulated the council chairmen and councillors on their deserved victories and urged them to remain people-oriented.

He also commended the government of Benue as well as all the lawyers whose industry, commitment and selfless efforts made the process a huge success.

Nasarawa Assembly Passes Education Trust Fund Bill

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Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the bill for the establishment of the Nasarawa State Education Development Trust Fund for assent.

The Speaker of the House, Dr Danladi Jatau, announced the passage of the bill during its proceedings yesterday in Lafia.

Jatau said that the bill would ensure the training and retraining of teachers for the overall development of the education sector.

He appreciated the members for working tirelessly to ensure the passage of the bill.

The Speaker, however, directed the Clerk of the House to communicate its resolution to Gov. Abdullahi Sule for further necessary action.

Earlier, Mr Suleiman Azara, the Majority Leader of the house, had moved a motion for the bill to scale the third reading.

Mr Luka Zhekaba, the Minority Leader, seconded the motion while the house unanimously passed the bill.

COAS Moves To Benue Amid Deadly Attacks

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Chief Of Army Staff, COAS,  Olufemi Oluyede, yesterday, moved to Benue State, in a strategic move to address the incessant killing of innocent villagers by suspected herders and militia groups. 

A source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Abuja yesterday that the COAS was concerned about the killing of innocent citizens and displacement of families from their homes.

NAN learnt that Oluyede, accompanied by Principal Staff Officers, PSOs, and other top officers at the Army Headquarters, are moving to the state for assessment of the security situation.

The source disclosed that the COAS had also ordered more deployment of troops and logistics to the state to hunt down the armed groups terrorising the people of Benue.

“While in Benue State, he is expected to hold strategic meetings with all operational and unit commanders to brainstorm on the way forward as well as review the ongoing operations with a view to end the massacre.

“He is also expected to visit troops locations and operational bases in the state to interact with troops and boost their morale and fighting spirit.

“The COAS is also expected to visit villages that have been attacked and reassure residents of their safety and the resolve of the Nigerian army to protect lives and property of law abiding citizens.

“General Oluyede, while in the state, will personally lead troops in the operation in the battle front,” he added.

News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that there has been increased csaes of killing in Benue by suspected herdsmen which has become a source of concern to many.

Some of the recent cases in the state include the attack on Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongo on May 24 while on his way from Makurdi to Naka, the headquarters of Gwer-East Local Government Area.

The attackers left him for dead, but he survived.

On May 29, Agan Community in Makurdi was attacked in broad daylight, resulting in multiple fatalities.

On Sunday June 1, Naka, the Gwer West Local Government headquarters, and Edikwu-Ankpali community in Apa Local Area were attacked, resulting in several fatalities.

Also reported was the attack on other communities including Tse-Antswam in Naka town by suspected herdsmen, which left 17 people dead and many others missing or displaced.

Similarly, Edikwu and Ankpali communities in Apa Local Government Area were attacked, resulting in 16 confirmed deaths and many others missing.

The visit of the COAS to the state and rejigging of operations is expected to lead to restoration of normalcy to troubled areas in the state. NAN

APC Udu Ward 9 Holds Familiarisation Meeting

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…Passes vote of confidence in Tinubu, Oborevwori

By Owen Akenzua, Asaba 

 All Progressives Congress ,APC, in Ward 9 (Orhuwhorun), Udu Local Government Area of Delta State has convened a familiarisation meeting to unite old and new party members and also passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

The event, which highlighted a renewed spirit within the party, took place on Sunday and provided a platform for members to establish connections and consolidate their political strategies.

In his opening speech, Chairman of the APC Udu LGA Ward 9, Mr. Owhode Tokpaberire, expressed his delight at the turnout and the unity demonstrated among party members.

He noted that since the mass defection of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, to the APC, there had been a stark absence of opportunities for existing and new members to engage in person.

Tokpaberire emphasized the importance of the meeting as a means for members to familiarize themselves with one another, fostering camaraderie and unity.

Hon. Peter Uviejitibor, the Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, played a pivotal role during the meeting, moving a motion for a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori.

Uviejitibor’s address detailed the administration’s numerous achievements, including transformative policies aimed at uplifting the state’s infrastructural landscape and improving public welfare.

He praised Tinubu’s leadership and vision for the nation, calling on party members to rally behind the president as he continues to steer Nigeria toward progress.

The motion was seconded by Hon. Saturday Mofoye, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters.

Mofoye reiterated the substantial impact that both leaders have on the citizens of Nigeria, particularly in areas of economic growth and community development.

His endorsement served to invigorate the enthusiasm of party members present, underscoring their commitment to the APC’s objectives in Udu LGA Ward 9.

Also Hon. Collins Egbetama, member of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Udu Constituency and Hon. Harvest Igben, former Member DTHA, expressed joy over the meeting, saying that with the entry of the new members into the APC, opposition is no longer in Udu Ward 9.

They urged members present to embrace themselves as one united family for better outing come 2027.

Also, Hon. Collins Egbetama, a member of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Udu Constituency, and Hon. Harvest Igben, a former member of the DTHA, expressed joy over the meeting, saying that with the entry of new members into the APC, the opposition is no longer a concern in Udu Ward 9.

They urged the members present to embrace one another as a united family for a better outcome in 2027.

Among the notable attendees were prominent party figures, including Mr. Valentine Onojeghuo, the State Publicity Secretary of the APC; Elder Sam Ughujohwovwo, Executive Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters; Mr. Paul Avwerosuoghene Krima ,aka, Okoloko Papa,, SSA to the Governor on Entertainment; Hon. Onajite Omovie Oputu, Vice Chairman, Udu LG Council; Hon. Oscar Okoro, Councilor DSIEC Ward 15; Hon. Thankgod Agolokigho, Councilor DSIEC Ward 16; and Hon. Roseline Efevwerhan, Councilor DSIEC Ward 17.

Others included Mr. Harvest Waka, SA to the Governor on Youth Matters; Miss Eguolor Ejovwokoghene, SA to the Governor on Environment; Mr. Ejaita Bokor, SA to the Governor on Media; Mrs. Vera Onovwakpor ,aka, Madam Oil, SA to the Governor on Women Mobilisation; Comrade Vincent Oghenevwegba Omoko, Supervisor for Finance, Udu LG Council; Mr. Ator Okolosi, PA to Udu LG Council Chairman; Hon. Kpedo Yeluwe, former Councilor; Engr. Godspower Uviejitibor, President General, Orhuwhorun Community; Chief James Toka; Chief Honda Gometi; Mr. Wilson Emuejevwe, former Chairman PDP Ward 9; Mr. Oyibo Yarherhe, former SLG Udu LG Council; Chief Gabriel Sikprako; Hon. Vote Akporiayen, former Councilor; Chief Sam Obioru; Chief Moses Bokor; Chief Johnbul Phophen; Hon. Oyibo Dile, former Councilor; and many others.

Their presence underscored the party’s unity and determination to forge ahead with collaborative efforts that would benefit the electorate.

Tinubu’s 2 Years Achievements Superseded Other Administrations – Minister

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 Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the achievements of President Bola Tinubu in two years has relatively superseded other administrations.

Idris made the assertion during his address at the 2025 Voice of Nigeria’s ,VON, Forum yesterday in Abuja.

The event with the theme, “Renewed Hope Agenda: Citizen Engagement and National Security” was organised by VON with support from the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

According to him, the government last week commenced the celebration of the second anniversary of President Tinubu’s Administration with ample proof of its monumental positive impact, creating room for prosperity and progress.

“In fact, no government has achieved what the Tinubu administration has achieved in the last two years.

“If you are in doubt, please check all the successes that the Tinubu administration has been able to achieve in just two years; and this is just at its mid-point of his first four years mandate in the first instance.

“First, the courage of the Tinubu administration to remove the fuel subsidy, the forex racket and then the massive investment in rural infrastructure.

“Some days ago, the president commissioned the first 30 Kilometer Lagos-Calabar coastal High-Way. We also have the Sokoto-Badagry High Way that transverse across 17 states down to the South.

“It is also a statement of our unity by connecting people. 73 dams are also coming along that corridor, which provide opportunities for power generation and agriculture that will create jobs for our people.

“There is also an unprecedented student loan scheme, consumer credit corporation, Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas ,PiCNG, tax reform bill and many more”, he said.

The Minister explained that the starting point of Tinubu administration was rough and challenging, adding that, after the challenges, the country is looking bright, because Tinubu is steering the ship to prosperity with the prices of food dropping.

He added that the implementation of local government autonomy facilitated by Tinubu and the establishment of Ministries of Regional Development and Live Stocks Development were deliberate efforts to provide development across the country.

“A new study has shown that if the livestock sector is fully optimised, Nigeria can take in about N33 trillion, meaning there is that potential of making such an amount from that sector.

“Also, over two years ago, people were scared to travel to Kaduna by road,  but now, people are moving to Kaduna with peace of mind.

“This is not to say that it is uhuru, but there is a clear indication that there is cooperation in the management of our security system and for the first time in a long time, we are seeing effective coordination among the security agencies.

“We know that there are challenges, but we need to appreciate the security agencies for the work they are doing. They pay the supreme price every day. Their activities should be reported with a deep sense of patriotism”, Idris said.

“The Nigerian media must deny unpatriotic elements the space to operate so that our gallant military officers and other security agencies can fight them so that all of us can have a better future for our country”, Idris said. 

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