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President Tinubu Promise To Creating 500,000 Jobs As Ajaokuta Steel Approaches Finish Line
President Tinubu Promise To Creating 500,000 Jobs As Ajaokuta Steel Approaches Finish Line....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign kick-off in Lokoja, Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, announced that the nearly completed Ajaokuta Steel Complex in Kogi State would have the capacity to employ 500,000 Nigerians once designated as a free trade zone. He further pledged that once the project is completed, President Tinubu would fully exploit its potential, boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) and creating a conducive business environment for all sectors.
Vice President Shettima also highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to completing the construction of the River Niger, Kabba-Lokoja, and Abuja-Lokoja roads. He described President Tinubu as a visionary leader determined to reposition Nigeria through restructuring and economic stimulation.
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Shettima emphasized the importance of collaboration between Kogi State and the federal government, especially given Kogi’s status as a confluence state. He assured citizens of plans to make the Itakpe crop processing project a reality, promising jobs and affordable education under the Tinubu administration.
Stressing that the welfare of citizens would not be compromised, Shettima urged Kogi citizens to vote en masse for the APC governorship candidate, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on November 11 to consolidate the party’s achievements in the state. He also mentioned President Tinubu’s approval for the rehabilitation of the Obajana-Okene road.
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for inaugurating the governorship campaign in the state and highlighted the accomplishments of his administration in areas such as security, education, and healthcare. He called for continued support to move Kogi State forward.
APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje emphasized the need for continuity under the APC, praising Governor Bello for delivering good governance to the people of Kogi.
The APC Campaign Council Chairman for Kogi State, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, urged voters to prepare their voter cards and turn out in large numbers for the November 11 governorship election.
Kogi State APC governorship candidate Ahmed Ododo pledged to follow the development agenda of Kogi State, focusing on security, education, agriculture, health, and women’s empowerment.
Notable attendees at the campaign rally included Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, Minister of Steel Development Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC.
Vice President Shettima’s engagements in Kogi began with meetings with traditional rulers and stakeholders in preparation for the upcoming governorship election. During these meetings, he sought support for the APC candidate and received assurances of support from the Kogi State Traditional Council and the Attah of Igala, HRH Mathew Ipaluwa. The traditional leaders commended Governor Yahaya Bello for addressing security challenges in the state.
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected key logistics provider for criminal gangs and bandits operating within the state. The suspect was apprehended in Ilorin by the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit following a period of intelligence-led covert surveillance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Logistics Seizure: During the arrest, police recovered a large supply of rations and various cigarette brands, which investigators believe were intended for criminal groups hiding in remote forest areas.
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Evidence of Links: A search of the suspect’s mobile phone revealed photographs of the individual wearing military camouflage while on a Bajaj motorcycle, providing further evidence of their suspected criminal associations.
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Strategic Role: Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect served as a strategic support link, providing sustenance and resources to bandits.
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Broadening Investigation: Authorities are currently working to identify and arrest other individuals involved in this criminal support network.
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Command Strategy: State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, emphasized that the command is shifting its focus to dismantling the supply chains, informants, and collaborators that enable criminal activity. He reaffirmed that the police are determined to deny these groups the resources and support networks they need to operate.
The police have encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help security agencies disrupt these criminal networks and prevent future attacks.
The Federal Government has officially ordered civil servants to transition from personal email accounts to authorized institutional platforms for all work-related communications. The announcement, delivered by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, was made at a summit marking the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Security and Tracking: To ensure all professional communication is secure and easily auditable, over 115,000 official GovMail accounts have been activated.
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Knowledge Retention: By mandating the use of government systems, the administration aims to prevent the loss of critical institutional knowledge and records when staff members vacate their positions.
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System Completion: The federal government successfully completed the digitalization of work processes across all 38 federal ministries and extra-ministerial departments by the end of December 2025.
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Increased Efficiency: This shift toward a paperless civil service is designed to eliminate the historical issues of delayed or misplaced files, thereby reducing bureaucracy and enhancing accountability.
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Modernization: According to Walson-Jack, this initiative demonstrates the civil service’s capacity to adapt to modern operations while fostering greater transparency and faster record retrieval.
During an inspection of infrastructure projects in Lagos—including the upcoming reconstruction of the Carter Bridge—Minister of Works Dave Umahi expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Umahi stated that he believes President Tinubu will continue to receive divine guidance to lead Nigeria until 2031, emphasizing that the current administration is committed to overcoming national challenges, including insecurity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Addressing the nation’s difficulties, Umahi remarked that while no leader desires instability, true leadership requires the courage to confront crises head-on. He expressed confidence that the President would find the wisdom and strength to resolve these issues, regardless of their origins. Furthermore, the Minister affirmed that the government remains focused on completing all ongoing infrastructure projects within their planned timelines.
Calls for Resignation from Opposition Groups
Conversely, the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has issued a demand for President Tinubu’s resignation, citing persistent economic hardship and national insecurity. Supported by the House of Representatives Minority Caucus, acting National Chairman Peter Ameh argued that the current administration has failed to produce the necessary results for good governance. The statement emphasized that leadership is a responsibility rather than a right, suggesting that the honorable path for an official who cannot alleviate citizens’ suffering is to step down.
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