Infrastructure

Gateway Airport to Boost Trade, Jobs, Investment – Tinubu

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport and other landmark projects in Ogun State, describing the facilities as strategic economic interventions that will stimulate trade, investment, and job creation.

Addressing a large gathering at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan Road, Ikenne Local Government Area, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic growth and national development.

He expressed confidence that Nigeria would soon overcome terrorism and banditry, noting that sustained investment in infrastructure reflects growing confidence in the country’s future.

President Tinubu acknowledged Governor Dapo Abiodun’s efforts in ensuring judicious use of federal allocations for the benefit of the people, particularly praising the administration’s focus on mobility, security, and agriculture.

In their goodwill messages, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba described the airport as a landmark achievement that would enhance connectivity and boost economic activities within and beyond the state.

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio promised that the National Assembly would continue to support policies aimed at strengthening economic growth, good governance, and national development.

In a remark, Governor Dapo Abiodun emphasised that Ogun State is committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, adding that ongoing reforms aim to boost investor confidence and strengthen the state’s economic outlook.

Earlier in the welcome address, Ogun State Deputy Governor Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele described the president’s visit as historic and a symbol of the importance of synergy between federal and subnational governments in driving sustainable development.

The event attracted key players in the economic and political sectors of the nation, including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chief Femi Otedola, state governors from Lagos, Borno, Niger, Ondo, and Bayelsa States, as well as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Yemi Cardoso, and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, among other royal fathers.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle.

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Governance

Tinubu Submits 65 Diplomatic Nominees to Senate

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By Joseph Agi (Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s letter at plenary, requesting the Senate to screen and confirm the nominees.

The list comprises 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners, and 31 non-career nominees.

Among the career nominees are Sulu-Gambari Olatunde from Kwara State and Segun Ige from Edo State, while the non-career list includes Senator Folasade Grace Bent (Adamawa), Senator Solomon Ita Enang (Akwa Ibom), and Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo).

The Senate referred all 65 names to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which is expected to complete the screening within one week.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Economy

We will work together to give workers the best – Akpabio

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions.

The Senate President declared that “No Nigerian worker will again be allowed to work under inhuman conditions. We will do everything to give you the best because you deserve the best.”

He made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, to congratulate the workers as they commemorate the 2024 May Day.

Akpabio, in the message, extolled the sterling qualities that stood out in the Nigerian workers, saying “A Nigerian worker is noted for his patriotism, hard work, resilience, and dedication to duty.

“I am happy to be associated with the Nigerian workers in the last more than 25 years and I can attest to the fact that everywhere you go, the Nigerian worker’s spirit resonates profoundly.”

Speaking on this year’s theme for Workers’ Day, “Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,” Akpabio promised that the National Assembly under his leadership was more than committed to ensuring the best working conditions for the Nigerian workers.

The Senate President reiterated that the theme for this year’s celebration was apt and in tune with the international best practices, assuring that Nigeria would not be left behind.

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Politics

Obaseki Congratulates Akpabio

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Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio on his election as President of the Senate.
Report has it that, Akpabio, who is the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress, had contested against the former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator-elect Abdulazeez Yari.

After a quick recess, Sani Tambuwal, the Clerk of the National Assembly, declared Akpabio the Senate President, having garnered 63 votes, leaving his rival with 46 votes.

In a statement released Tuesday, Obaseki congratulated Akpabio on his emergence as the new Senate President, expressing optimism that he would not fail.

He noted that with Akpabio’s wealth of experience, the 10th Senate is in good hands.

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Politics

Akpabio Emerges as New Senate President

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Senator Godswill Akpabio has emerged the new President of the Senate.

He trounced Senator Abdul’aziz Yari to emerge the new Senate President on Tuesday.

The former Akwa Ibom governor was returned elected as President of the 10th Senate after scoring 63 votes defeating Senator Yari who scored 46 votes.

Details Later.

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