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With You All the Way – Tinubu Promises Governor Eno APC’s Complete Support”
President Bola Tinubu has warmly welcomed Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring him that he will find a true political home in the ruling party and will not regret his decision.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The assurance was delivered on Saturday by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President at a major defection ceremony held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Describing the governor’s move as courageous and visionary, Shettima hailed Eno’s defection as a strategic decision that aligns with the APC’s commitment to unity and loyalty.
“Mr. President asked me to personally assure you that your place in the APC is secure. You will not be sidelined or abandoned. This party is your home, and you are among brothers and sisters,” Shettima stated.
He further emphasized, “We rise together, even through the storms. We protect our own, and that is why, a decade on, we remain the party to beat.”
The event drew high-profile attendees, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who described Eno’s entry into the APC as a statesmanlike move signaling a new wave of political realignment in the South-South.
“This is more than a political shift; it’s a landmark moment for development, unity, and national integration,” Akpabio remarked.
He called on President Tinubu to prioritize strategic projects in Akwa Ibom, especially the Ibom Deep Seaport, which he described as crucial to the region’s and nation’s economic advancement.
“This is a party of loyalty, capacity, and vision, and we are bringing all of that into APC,” Akpabio added.
Also speaking at the event, APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, lauded Governor Eno’s defection, noting that he had transitioned from “political isolation to national relevance.”
Ganduje urged party members to receive the governor and his political base with open arms.
“This is a significant milestone. Governor Eno is coming with his political structure and loyal supporters. Let us welcome them as returning brothers,” he said.
The ceremony was attended by no fewer than 24 APC governors and a host of national party leaders, underscoring the importance the party placed on the governor’s decision.
In his remarks, Governor Umo Eno said his defection was driven by the need to strategically position Akwa Ibom for greater federal support and accelerated development.
“We are not afraid of change. This bold step is about aligning Akwa Ibom with the centre—for the benefit of our people,” Eno declared.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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