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“Partners In Building A Functional Nigeria – Shettima Tells Fintiri, Supporters”.
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday told Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his supporters that they were joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) not as outsiders, but as partners in a shared mission to build a functional Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking to a large crowd at a grand reception held at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, Shettima formally received Governor Fintiri into the ruling party on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the defection as a convergence of purpose focused on national development and democratic consolidation.
In a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said: “You are not strangers to this house. You are partners in a shared mission: to build a nation that works, a democracy that delivers, and a future that rewards the aspirations of our people.”
He emphasized that Fintiri’s entry into the APC highlighted the responsibility of political leaders to make decisions that strengthen democratic institutions, adding that democracy is a “marketplace of choices.” Shettima noted that the growing wave of defections into the APC reflected Nigerians’ preference for a party with vision, structure, and an understanding of governance challenges.
“I am excited to join you in endorsing the progressive politics demonstrated by the APC under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he added.
The Vice President highlighted that the party remains open to new ideas and experience, stating that Fintiri’s inclusion brings fresh thinking and a renewed sense of purpose. He also commended the governor’s achievements in Adamawa State, citing visible improvements in infrastructure and public works as examples of effective governance.
“They speak of leadership that delivers results. For this, Your Excellency, we salute your work ethic,” Shettima said, affirming that the partnership would advance both Adamawa State and the nation.
Earlier, APC National Chairman Prof. Nantawe Yilwatda praised Fintiri’s developmental strides, particularly in road infrastructure, education, and healthcare, saying the governor’s performance stood out nationally.
“Your Excellency, you are too good to be in the opposition. You belong to the progressives… welcome to where you rightly belong,” he remarked.
Deputy Senate President Senator Jibrin Barau described the defection as a bold and strategic move that would integrate Adamawa State into mainstream national politics and enhance collaboration among governors.
The Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, reaffirmed the APC as the only party with a clear vision under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, declaring, “It is either APC or nothing.” He said Fintiri’s entry would promote development in Adamawa State and strengthen national progress.
Governor Fintiri explained that his decision to join the APC was driven by a desire to align with the Tinubu administration’s policies and programs, which he said were already yielding results.
“Mr. President has done so much and set the country on a recovery path, particularly through microeconomic policies. We have come with strong support to back him and the APC for a victorious 2027 election,” he said. Fintiri pledged to mobilize widespread support across Adamawa State and predicted a landslide APC victory in the next general elections.
He also reiterated his position on power rotation, urging Nigerians to support the continuation of the presidency in the South to complete an eight-year tenure.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the APC flag to Governor Fintiri, symbolizing his emergence as the party leader in Adamawa State.
Following the reception, Vice President Shettima visited the Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, reaffirming the Tinubu administration’s commitment to preserving traditional institutions. “You are the custodians of our rich cultural heritage… the last line of contact with the grassroots,” Shettima said.
In response, the Lamido commended President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for their leadership and dedication to national development.
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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