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Tributes Pour In as Ex‑Naval Chief Declares: Buhari Led with Iron Resolve and Fair Hands
A former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (retd.), has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who was firm yet fair.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gambo — who served under Buhari from 2021 to 2023 — said the late president exemplified discipline, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to national service.
According to him, Buhari, as a soldier, stood out for his courage, steadfast discipline, and incorruptible character. As a statesman and former Commander‑in‑Chief of the Armed Forces, he said Buhari embodied the highest ideals of public service, personal sacrifice, and patriotic dedication.
Gambo recalled that Buhari appointed him Chief of Naval Staff in January 2021, describing the appointment as one of the greatest privileges of his life.
“His journey through Nigeria’s turbulent political and security landscape remains a testament to his resilience, fortitude, and selfless patriotism.
I remember with deep gratitude and humility how he entrusted me with the honour of serving our nation as Chief of Naval Staff in January 2021. That appointment, which lasted until the end of his tenure in 2023, remains one of the most cherished experiences of my career,” he said.
Gambo fondly recounted hosting Buhari at the Navy’s Presidential Fleet Review in Lagos, barely a week before Buhari left office — an event he described as the president’s last major military engagement and a celebration of the transformation of the Nigerian Navy under his watch.
“In him, I found not just a Commander‑in‑Chief, but a father figure — firm yet fair, deeply principled, and genuinely invested in the welfare and professional growth of those he led,” the retired admiral added.
He praised Buhari’s impact on military reforms, particularly in enhancing personnel welfare, modernising military hardware, and granting service chiefs greater operational autonomy. Gambo noted that the former president’s influence on his life and the lives of countless others, both in uniform and beyond, would remain indelible.
The retired naval chief also commended Buhari’s austere lifestyle, staunch anti‑corruption stance, and compassion for the less privileged, describing him as “a man of honesty, simplicity, and unshakable patriotism.”
He reminisced about his mother, a longtime admirer of Buhari, who was overjoyed when he was appointed naval chief and later had the chance to meet Buhari after he left office.
“Though his physical presence is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in every institution he strengthened, every reform he championed, and every life he touched. His legacy is a light that will never fade, Insha Allah,” Gambo concluded.
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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