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Tinubu Departs Nigeria Saturday With Bishop Kukah, Others On Pope Leo’s Invitation To Rome

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In a statement released Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu will be accompanied by top Catholic leaders from Nigeria as part of his official delegation.

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, following a special invitation from the newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The President’s visit comes as Pope Leo XIV prepares to formally begin his pontificate with a solemn mass on Sunday at the Vatican.

In a statement released Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu will be accompanied by top Catholic leaders from Nigeria as part of his official delegation.

The ceremony marks the beginning of his tenure as the 267th Bishop of Rome and spiritual head of over a billion Catholics worldwide.

In a formal invitation delivered through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Pope Leo XIV explained the symbolic importance of President Tinubu’s presence.

“Your great nation is particularly dear to me, as I worked in the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s,” the Pope wrote, recalling his personal connection to Nigeria.

He further noted that Tinubu’s attendance is vital “at this moment of particular importance for the Catholic Church and the world afflicted by many tensions and conflicts.”

The statement by the presidency read, “President Tinubu’s entourage includes the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Archbishop of Owerri and President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, and  Alfred Martins of Lagos.”

According to Onanuga, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, is also in the president’s entourage.

He explained that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost,  will be formally installed to the exalted office on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.

“The Conclave of Cardinals elected him 27 days after his predecessor, Pope Francis, died on April 21.”

Onanuga added that President Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, May 20.

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PBAT Door-to-Door celebrates Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at 65

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In the chronicles of nation-building, there arise figures whose presence transcends beyond ceremonial titles, whose influence is etched not in fleeting applause, but in the enduring transformation of lives.

Your Excellency, the First Lady of Nigeria, you stand tall among such rare women.You are not merely a companion to power, but a custodian of purpose.Not a symbol of status, but a steward of service.

Not a whisper in the corridors of governance, but a voice that echoes across communities.On this special occasion of your birthday, we extend our heartfelt felicitations to you ma, the embodiment of grace, resilience, and visionary leadership.Your Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, your unwavering commitment to national development continues to inspire millions.

Through your advocacy for the Renewed Hope Agenda, you have become a pillar of transformation, championing inclusive growth, social welfare, and the dignity of every girl child in Nigeria.You have stood as a tireless voice for women, empowering them not just with words, but with action.

From rural communities to urban centers, your initiatives have uplifted the vulnerable, strengthened families, and opened doors for the girl child to dream beyond limits.In your steps, we see purpose.

In your words, we hear courage.In your deeds, we find hope.Your leadership echoes through healthcare reforms, education drives, and humanitarian outreach. You have shown that compassion is a form of governance, and that progress must be people-centered and for all.

The entire team, members and supporters of PBAT DOOR TO DOOR MOVEMENT under the leadership of o u r G ra n d Pa t ro n , H i g h C h i e f D r.Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Alias Tompolo, GOC) wish you a prosperous and
productive new age, Congratulations ma.Long live the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Powered by PBAT Door-to- DOOR Movement

National Coordinator, Sunday Adekanbi Asuku

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‘Nigeria owes you a lot’ – Tinubu pens down birthday message for wife Oluremi

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President Bola Tinubu has penned down a birthday message for his wife Oluremi, who turned 65-year-old, saying Nigeria owes the First Lady a lot.

The president, in a statement, described Oluremi as the love of his life and a steadfast source of strength through his years of political struggle and public service.

According to the president, the First Lady had been his anchor during difficult seasons, from years of exile to the demands of leadership, standing by him with patience, dignity, and devotion.

“As you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace have been my steadying anchor.

“Through every season, from the long years of struggle and political exile, to leadership responsibilities, you have stood firmly by my side with dignity, patience, and devotion that words can scarcely express,” President Tinubu said.

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Governor Soludo Commissions Maximum Cap Rice Mills At Awka

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Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned the Maximum Cap Rice Mills Nigeria Limited, built by Honourable Chukwuemeka Egbogah at Umuokpu village Awka; close to the Enugu – Onitsha Express way.

Governor Soludo, represented by the Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu, was accompanied by the Mayor of Awka South Local Government, Prince Chinedu Okafor, and the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, Mr. Ossy Onuko.

Speaking at the event, the Governor commended Honourable Egbogah for embracing the “think home” philosophy by investing in his community and contributing to the industrialization drive of the state, while describing the establishment of the rice mill as a laudable initiative that aligns with his administration’s vision of modernizing and expanding industrial development in Anambra.

In his remark, the Chief Executive Officer of Maximum Cap Rice Mills, Honourable Egbogah, said the project was inspired by Governor Soludo’s call on Ndi Anambra to bring their wealth home through the “Aku Luo Uno” policy, and noted that the factory is aimed at creating jobs, stimulating the local economy, and consolidating the state’s leading role in the agricultural sector.

He appealed for government support and protection to ensure sustainability and growth of the investment.

Also speaking, the President General of Umuokpu, Dr. Edwin Okeke, expressed delight over the huge investment, noting that it will open up the community and provide employment opportunities; as it is the first rice mill in Umuokpu.

On his part, the General Manager of the factory, Mr. Emmanuel Egbogah, assured that the facility will be efficiently managed and put to optimal use for the benefit of people in the state and beyond.

 

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