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2023: Close Ranks For Victory, Aisha Buhari Urges APC Youths, Women
Buhari therefore charged the APC women to be determined and resilient in the task of delivering the party to victory in the forthcoming general election.
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged the All Progressives Congress Women and Youths Presidential Campaign Team to close ranks and work as a team to ensure victory in the forthcoming general elections.
Buhari, who is the leader of the party’s women campaign team, made the call on Sunday at the State House, Abuja.
She spoke during a strategic meeting with the wife of the APC presidential candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and wives of governors elected on the platform of the party.
The strategic meeting also had in attendance among others the wife of the APC vice-presidential candidate, Nana Shetima; and Director-General, National Centre for Women Development, Asabe Velita-Bashir.
The First Lady said the aim of the meeting was to strategise ahead of the start of the party’s campaign.
Hajia Buhari said: ““APC women have to be united to create a formidable force towards galvanising support to ensure victory of the party at the polls.
“The APC Tinubu/Shettima Women and Youths Presidential Campaign Team have been constituted to fashion out modalities for the 2023 campaign.
“I therefore solicit for your cooperation in driving our party to victory.
“Tomorrow, the APC women and youth presidential campaign team will be inaugurated to work with the Presidential Campaign Council to galvanise the support for our dear party.
“We depend on you to anchor this movement as Chief Patron of the women and Youths Presidential Campaign Team.”
Buhari therefore charged the APC women to be determined and resilient in the task of delivering the party to victory in the forthcoming general election.
She added: “We can’t afford to lose but work together as a formidable force to achieve success at the 2023 elections.
“The APC has chosen its candidates for all political seats, it is now time to re-activate our movement.
“The movement of women and youths of Nigeria as mothers and leaders of our states, your experiences of the last and current dispensation is needed so that we avoid the pitfalls of the past and build a more formidable movement.
“I believe that your presence at this meeting would renew our bond of understanding and reassured ourselves that we can all work together again in driving our great party to victory come 2023 elections.”
Buhari also informed the gathering of the commitment and support APC women rendered during the 2015 electioneering campaign.
She said: “In 2015, Nigerian women mounted a strong electoral movement, engaging women and young people.
“This formidable force had led the party to victory.
“The establishment of the APC government since 2015 to date is because of the efforts of those women and youths.
“The success story recorded in 2015 and 2019 was as a result of our unity of purpose, putting into consideration the synergy of work in harmony for the success by our great party.”
In her remark, Senator Tinubu expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her commitment towards supporting the course of women and girls.
Tinubu informed the gathering that they were at the State House to brainstorm and solicit the support of the First Lady ahead of the party’s campaign.
She said: “As you know, the part’s primary election was keenly contested and I want to use this opportunity to thank all of you who stood with us and gave us all the support on that very long night.
“At the end of the free, fair and completely transparent process, we emerged victorious and now we have before us the difficult task of running a nationwide campaign and securing victory at the polls.”
She therefore urged the First Lady and the APC women to support and lend their voices in the campaign to deliver the party and the candidates during the presidential election.
Tinubu said: “This is a journey that I cannot embark on alone.
“And I ask that you support me and my sister, Excellency, Nana Shettima, with that very spirit of oneness that has made APC first ladies the envy of everyone else.
“I stand before you today to seek your support for my husband in his quest to consolidate on the many achievements recorded by our father President Muhammadu Buhari and deliver on the promises of good governance.
“It is common knowledge that the in the APC, our first ladies work as one and this cohesion is something that is admired by many.
“As Governor, my husband stopped at nothing to empower women.”
Some of the APC governors wives, who spoke at the event, expressed their determination to mobilise and sensitise the electorates in their various state on the need to vote for Tinubu/Shetima ticket in the 2023 election.
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BREAKING: Tinubu to present 2025 budget proposal to National Assembly Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to present the 2025 proposed budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session, revealing that the President has sent a communication to that effect.
“The president has made his intention known to the National Assembly to present the 2025m budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on the 17th of December, 2024,” he said.
The proposed budget, totalling N47.9 trillion, was earlier announced by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu.
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inDrive Emerges Most Outstanding Brand in Urban Service
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has emerged the most outstanding brand in urban service in Nigeria at the maiden edition of Iconic Brands and Legends of Media and Marketing Communications Award held in Lagos on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
inDrive was recognized and celebrated for its transparency, fairness, and affordability in intercity travel and logistics among ride-hailing platforms in Nigeria.
Speaking on the award, Timothy Oladimeji, Country Representative, Nigeria, inDrive, described it as a testament to the ride-hailing platform’s unique contribution and commitment to providing fair and accessible transportation options to its customers.
Oladimeji stated that the award highlights the company’s focus on safety, fairness, affordability, and satisfaction, thereby cementing its reputation as the go-to ride-hailing service in Nigeria.
He noted that the achievement underscores the company’s dedication to delivering the best ride-hailing and logistic experience for customers while continually pushing the envelope for innovation. He explained that the mobility platform remains a game-changer in the ride-hailing business in Nigeria as it empowers both drivers and passengers through its negotiation model.
“This recognition is a huge motivation that would help us expand our footprint and continue to provide exceptional services to all our customers. I can categorically say that the recognition validates the acceptability and rapid adoption of our platform by both drivers and passengers in Nigeria,” he said.
Speaking on the recognition and criteria, the lead convener of the award, Samuel Ajayi, said the award was truly deserving, given that the platform has provided unique, fair, and affordable services to all its users.
Ajayi emphasised the significance of acknowledging the brand’s achievements in Nigeria over the last few years adding that the company has shown exceptional performance by all parameters and standards.
“inDrive has really thrown its weight since joining other ride-hailing platforms in Nigeria. I am happy to say that inDrive has disrupted the Nigerian market with its unique offerings, which has endeared many users to the platform. From our findings, I can say that the brand remains the preferred platform given that it is the only one that provides safe, fair, efficient, and affordable transportation,” he said.
Since launching in Nigeria, inDrive has cemented its status as a market leader through its commitment to enhancing urban mobility and consistently delivering superior customer service.
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Electricity: Nigeria set to add 150 megawatts by year-end – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that the country is on track to add an additional 150 megawatts of electricity to its national grid before the end of the year, following the successful completion of the pilot phase of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
He made the disclosure to State House Correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu and President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Giving insights into what transpired at the meeting, Adelabu, explained that the initiative, which is being implemented in collaboration with Siemens, aims to enhance Nigeria’s electricity supply through a series of strategic projects.
“We believe that before the end of the year, an additional 150 megawatts will be added upon completion of the entire pilot phase.”
Minister of Power outlined significant advancements in the country’s energy sector, emphasizing the crucial role of international collaboration, particularly with Germany.
“We have a bilateral relationship with the Republic of Germany that focuses on energy and electricity support,” the minister stated. “The name of the game now is about cooperation, collaboration, and partnership.” He highlighted the Siemens project as a flagship component of this relationship, aimed at implementing both Brownfield and Greenfield transmission substations under the PPI.
He noted that since signing the agreement in December 2023 during COP 28 in Dubai, Nigeria has made substantial progress. “We have completed the pilot phase of this project up to 80%,” he noted. This phase includes the importation and installation of 10 power transformers and 10 mobile substations, with eight already commissioned.
“The positive impact of this is that it has added nothing less than 750 megawatts to our transmission grid capacity,” he explained, attributing the current stability in electricity supply to this achievement.
He said the next phase will involve rehabilitating 14 existing substations and establishing 23 new ones across Nigeria.
“The entire grid is quite fragile and dilapidated,” he lamented. “We need to revamp it to ensure stability going forward.” He reiterated that these efforts are essential for transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In addition to addressing immediate power needs, Adelabu emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to renewable energy as part of its long-term strategy. “We have an energy transition plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060,” he said.
He pointed out that Germany’s expertise in renewable technologies aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s abundant natural resources. “Germany has technology; we have the sun and wind,” he added, highlighting that over 30 states in Nigeria enjoy a minimum of 10 hours of sunshine daily.
The minister also discussed plans for off-grid solutions, advocating for a distributed power model where each state would have its own generating plants. “This model will shield states from problems on the national grid and ensure rural electrification,” he explained.
Germany’s involvement extends beyond traditional energy sources; it includes significant investments in green energy projects.
The Minister of Power reaffirmed his commitment to advancing policies that enhance energy access and sustainability across the nation. “Together with our partners, we can build a robust energy infrastructure that supports economic growth and improves quality of life for all Nigerians,” he declared.
The German Consul General in Lagos, Weert Borner, recently announced that Germany has added 670 megawatts to Nigeria’s grid capacity in 2024 alone through their ongoing partnership. “This partnership is vital for improving electricity access for final consumers,” Borner remarked during an interview.
Additionally, Nigeria is set to benefit from Germany’s ambitious €4 billion investment in green energy projects across Africa by 2030.
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