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PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO MEET TARGETS ON FOOD SECURITY; APPROVES IMMEDIATE ROLLOUT OF NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT PROGRAMME

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country.

Items under the National Construction and Household Support Programme include:

(1) One-off allocation to states and the Federal Capital Territory of N10 billion for the procurement of buses and CNG uplift programme.

(2) Delivery of N50,000 uplift grant each to 100,000 families per state for three (3) months.

(3) Provision for labour unions and civil society organizations.

(4) Deployment of N155 billion for the purchase and sale of assorted foodstuff to be distributed across the nation.

Speaking during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu urged state governors to work together to meet the needs of citizens, stating that he is willing to provide the needed support to ensure that Nigerians are relieved of hardship.

While emphasizing the urgency of boosting food production, the President noted that the Sokoto-Badagry Highway is a pivotal project as the states within this axis form the food belt of the nation, and with Badagry being an important artery for food export.

“Our states must work together to deliver on the critical reforms required of us to meet the needs of our people. Time is humanity’s most precious asset. You can never have enough of it. It is getting late.

“We are ready and able to support you in the form of the mechanization of your agricultural processes and the provision of high-quality seedlings.

“We are prepared to provide solar powered irrigation facilities to support our farmers across seasons, but we must now produce. We must produce the food our people eat, and it will require coordination and intentionality between members of the National Economic Council (NEC).

“There is nothing we are doing that is more important than producing high-quality food for our people to consume, buy, and sell. We create jobs in the production of it. And that is before we generate wealth by exporting the excess. It is not beyond us to achieve this for Nigerians.

 

“How much support do you need from me and in what form? I am prepared to provide it. But we must achieve the result. We must deliver on our targets at all levels. Please report back following your consultations and submit to my office within seven days,” President Tinubu said.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

June 27, 2024

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IMO ADC ZONAL CHAIRMEN APPLAUDS PROF JAMES OKOROMA LED SWC, ENDORSE STAKEHOLDERS POLICIES

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Having critically examined the qualities of partners joining Imo state African Democratic Congress ADC, and the need to re-assure confidence among the democrats, following reported impersonation of party executives withing and outside the state, the state zonal Chairman have endorsed the leadership of the State Working Committee.

The zonal leaders, Okigwe- Mazi Benjamin Nnanna, Orlu – Mazi Nnamdi Aguguo and that of Oweri- Mazi Andyson Obani, recently applauded the leadership of the Imo State Working Committee SWC, led by prof James Okoroma.

They also acknowledged efforts of imo stakeholders on policies that will curb implosion.

The trio through their spokesperson, a former ADC State chairman Hon Andyson during interaction with Trumpeta said the sacrifice made by Former National Chairman, Dr Ralph’s Okey Nwosu “Ikolo Awka” for a better nation shows our true DNA.

He eulogiesed ADC stakeholders, Ochiagha Chinonso Uba “Nonsonkwa”, Dr Odaghara Chijoke Okadigbo, Dr Colins Osuagwu and others for been steadfast with contributions towards the party in the the state.

“ADC is a Pan-African movement, leadership transformation center and a masterpiece for Africa, Driven by the strength of youths and wisdom of elders.

While we advice against impersonation of party executives and extortion of uninformed party members, Okoroma’s strategic and inclusive approach on simplified absorption procedures for partners with similar ideologies will definitely curb implosion”, Mr Andyson concluded.

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IMO ADC : OWERRI ZONE ADMONISHES COALITION MEMBERS TO REFRAIM FROM FORMATION OF PARALLEL EXECUTIVE STRUCTURES.

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The ADC ideological consistency over years standing as a Beacon has leadership with structured Executives and organized membership base across our Lga’s and wards in imo State.

Our self funding concept, resilience , passion for better Nigeria and Africa atlarge shouldn’t be sacrificed in the Alter if SELFISHNESS.

These were submission from ADC SVC-imo east and former Hon Andyson Obani as he condemn formation of parallel executive structures by Coalition partners that are yet to join the party.

” these segregative acts, impersonation of party executives and extortion of uninformed imolites are not in consonance with Adc-Dna, it could polarize this nascent union and provoke other critical stakeholders in Imo Adc.

These People oriented movements should neither be abused nor use for pecuniary purposes.
Coalition partners should get registered into the party first and await for futher directives from Imo SWC led by Prof James Okoroma.

It Coalition of Unity, cohesiveness but not for Division.”

The former Adc State chairman Hon Andyson Obani also clarified polices put in place by Adc Leaders for all inclusiveness .

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2027: No forces can intimidate me in Zamfara — Gov Lawal

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Ahead of the 2027 general election, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said he’s not afraid of any forces in the state.

The governor stated this on Wednesday while fielding questions on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme.

The statement comes amid speculation that he might switch tent to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the intractable crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Lawal said based on what they are doing in Zamfara, delivering the good aspect of democracy, he thinks there is no reason for him to fear anybody.

He said: “The truth of the matter is, when I contested in 2023, all these forces were there.

“Remember the first governor of Zamfara State, Sani Yerima, and his deputy, Mahmud Shinkafi, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, and his deputy, then Governor Bello Matawalle and his deputy, and all the senators and members of the National Assembly, they were all in APC when I contested in 2023 and I still won.

“So what difference is it going to make? Now there is nothing really new as far as that is concerned. You see, politics is… we understand the trend, and we are on ground.

“I’m not scared of anybody. God has given me this position, and based on what we are doing, delivering the good aspect of democracy, I think there is no reason for me to fear anybody. It is only God that I fear.

“So what has changed from 2023 to 2027 that you think I will have any doubt or fear of these people? Absolutely no fear as far as that is concerned.

“Like I said, first of all, I am not a desperate politician, and I believe I am a man of principle, and I believe in what I am doing. And for now, in Zamfara State, based on what we are doing, I do not think there is anything to be scared of as far as any forces are concerned.”

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