Tinubu’s second term assured – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can rest assured that his second term in office is guaranteed, notwithstanding the ongoing plot by the opposition to unseat him in the 2027 poll.

Speaking during the special Iftar/Lent dinner organized by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) aimed at strengthening fellowship and deepening bonds of unity among governors, National Assembly members, ministers, top government functionaries, and the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Wednesday night, he expressed optimism that the APC would also sweep more elective seats across the country in the 2027 poll.

Applauding the Governor Hope Uzodinma-led PGF for organizing the event, he called on party stalwarts across the country to work together to achieve the objective.

He said: “Can we say amen! We will offer prayers for our party, that yes, indeed, victory shall be ours in 2027. Can we say a loud amen! And we will also pray for Mr. President that his second term is assured. Can we shout a loud amen!

"So, for the party, our governors, you will grow in numbers, you will grow in numbers. On our part in the parliament, ours is to continue to add the numbers to you. We just recently sent one of our own in the Senate to go and take care of Edo State. Is that not a good thing?”

Uzodinma remarked that the occasion allows party stalwarts to pray, reason, and work together in the task of nation-building, adding that all hands must be on deck to ensure the victory of the APC in the 2027 poll.

“Because we practice partisan democracy, and because we produce the government, we must take ownership of the government no matter where we are and where we sit. The success of the government is our collective success. The failure of the government is our collective failure. And the government is like a product,” he noted.

“And all of us are marketing officers that must market this product. So the whole idea behind this… is to once more have a platform to appreciate ourselves, to celebrate our own, because the government is our own.

“So, as we work towards a more prosperous Nigeria, as we confront the challenges of leadership and governance, it is like a sweet and sour soup. Sometimes it is sweet, sometimes it looks bitter and sour, but at the end of the day, it is a food we must all eat.”

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun, maintained that remarkable progress has been achieved due to the bold and courageous decisions taken by the President Tinubu-led administration.

The Minister argued that the drop in the inflation rate and the reduction in the cost of living among Nigerians speak volumes of the progress recorded by the President Tinubu-led administration.

According to him, we are all living it. Inflation is down, food prices are coming down, energy prices are coming down, the exchange rate is stable.

He added, “Those are the things that affect the cost of living that people are feeling. There are other figures and metrics that are behind the scenes. But what matters is how people are feeling, how it is impacting them. And that is why Mr. President continues to make every effort to intervene, particularly on behalf of the poor and the most vulnerable.

“For coming together, Muslim brothers and sisters observing Ramadan, Christian brothers and sisters observing Lent. In brotherhood and in sisterhood, we stand. God will keep us strong, make our party strong, and help us to support, encourage, and work with President Tinubu to make Nigeria strong, make Nigeria great.”

Among the dignitaries at the event were the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Monday Okpebholo, Francis Nwifuru, former Governor Yahaya Bello, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, the House Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, 36 states and FCT chairmen of the party, and members of the Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC).

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FORMER GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL MOURNS LOSS OF HIS UNCLE

The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. UDOM Emmanuel, has expressed his deep sadness over the passing of his uncle, Elder Edo Jonathan Ekim.

In a statement, Mr. Udom Emmanuel described his uncle's death as "painful" but noted that he was consoled by the fact that his uncle lived long enough to witness the accomplishments of his children, particularly Ini Edo, a renowned Nollywood actress.

Elder Edo Jonathan Ekim, who passed away at the age of 86, was a respected community leader and a devoted family man. The funeral ceremony, which was held at the QIC Primary School in Awa Iman, ONNA Local Government Area, was attended by dignitaries from across the state, including The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno PhD represented by his deputy Senator (Dr) Akon Eyakenyi, traditional rulers, and celebrities.

Mr. Udom Emmanuel's tribute to his late uncle highlights the close relationship they shared and the pride he feels in the accomplishments of his family members.

The former governor's condolences have been echoed by many others who have taken to social media to pay their respects to the late Elder Edo Jonathan Ekim.

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2. *Stands up for justice and fights against injustice*: A defender of the defenseless challenges unfair systems, policies, or behaviors that harm or exploit vulnerable populations.
3. *Provides support and care for those in need*: This person offers assistance, resources, and compassion to those who require help, guidance, or protection.

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2. *Compassion*: Showing empathy and kindness towards those who are suffering or vulnerable.
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1. *Social justice advocates*: Individuals or organizations fighting for human rights, equality, and fairness.
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PHOTOS: NSCDC EBONYI COMMAND SHOWCASES TACTICAL EXCELLENCE.

NSCDC EBONYI STATE COMMAND WAS NOT LEFT BEHIND IN OBSERVING THIS YEAR'S INTERNATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANIZATION DAY WITH SERIES OF IMPACTFUL EVENTS WITH THE THEME " CIVIL DEFENCE; GUARANTEE OF SECURITY FOR THE POPULATION "

THE CELEBRATION UNDERSCORED THE NSCDC'S PIVOTAL ROLE IN SAFEGUARDING CITIZEN'S AND PROMOTING PUBLIC SAFETY.

IT WAS A TOTAL SHOW OF SYNERGY IN DISPLAY AS ALL THE SISTER SECURITY SERVICES IN THE STATE SHOWED A FIRM SOLIDARITY WITH THE COMMAND AS WITNESSES TO THIS YEAR'S EVENT.

HIS EXCELLENCY, THE GOVERNOR OF EBONYI STATE RT. HON PRINCE BUILDR FRANCIS OGBONNA NWIFURU WAS ABLY REPRESENTED BY THE HON. COMMISSIONER FOR INTERNAL SECURITY CHIEF ETTA UKA WHO ON ARRIVAL COMMISSIONED THE BRAND NEW AHMED ABUBAKAR AUDI TRAINING GARDEN BUILT BY THE DOGGED COMMANDANT OF EBONYI STATE, CC FRANCIS CHKA NNADI.

CC. FRANCIS NNADI WELCOMED HIS GUESTS WARMLY IN HIS OPENING REMARKS GIVING A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CORPS TO ITS PRESENT STATUS. HE UNDERSCORED THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ICDO YEARLY CELEBRATION AND CALLED FOR AN INCREASE IN COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION AMONGST STAKEHOLDERS FOR A SAFER SOCIETY.

A LECTURE ON THE THEME OF THIS YEAR'S ICDO CELEBRATION , " CIVIL DEFENCE: GUARANTEE OF SECURITY FOR THE POPULATION WAS INTELLIGENTLY DELIVERED BY DCC CELESTINE UKEOMA.

THE ACG ZONE 13, AWKA WAS ABLY REPRESENTED BY CC EDWIN UGWUJA WHO COMMENDED THE COMMANDANT'S EFFORTS IN CHANGING THE NARRATIVE IN THE STATE AND PROMISED TO GIVE HIM FULL SUPPORT FROM THE ZONE.

THE GOVERNOR OF EBONYI STATE, RT. HON. PRINCE FRANCIS OGBONNA NWIFURU ABLY REPRESENTED BY THE COMMISSIONER FOR INTERNAL SECURITY, HON. ETTA UKA UDE IN HIS SPEECH COMMENDED THE EFFORTS OF THE STATE COMMANDANT IN THE REMARKABLE TRANSFORMATION OF THE COMMAND WITHIN JUST A 100 DAYS IN OFFICE. HE APPLAUDED CC NNADI FOR ORGANIZING THE EVENT AND STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINOUS TRAINING AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN SECURITY AGENCIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

TODAY'S DOUBLE EVENT OF THE 2025 ICDO DAY CELEBRATION AND THE MARKING OF THE STATE COMMANDANT'S 100 DAYS IN OFFICE WAS INDEED LOUD AS DIGNITARIES WERE ALL AMAZED WHEN THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE UNCOMMON COMMANDANT CC FRANCIS NNADI WAS READ OUT.

NOTABLE AMONGST THESE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE;
*COMPLETE OVERHAUL AND FURNISHING OF THE STATE COMMANDANTS OFFICE
*BUILDING OF A CHAPEL FOR THE COMMAND
*BUILDING OF THE AHMED ABUBAKAR AUDI TRAINING GARDEN
*BUILDING OF A DIGITAL SAFE SCHOOLS RESPONSE CENTRE
*BUILDING OF A CRECHE
*INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED LIGHT ROUND THE COMMAND
*INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERAS IN THE COMMAND
*REPAINTING OF THE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS
*SENIOR OFFICIERS MESS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
INSTALLATION OF A QUICK RESPONSE CONTROL CENTER AMONGST OTHERS.

THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT WAS A STUNNING EXHIBITION DISPLAY BY THE TACTICAL TEAMS WHICH DEMONSTRATED THEIR SKILLS AND TALENT IN DRILLS, STRIPPLING AND ASSEMBLING OF RIFLES AND CROSSING OF OBSTACLES.

THE GALLANT TACTICAL DISPLAY HIGHLIGHTED THE COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT THAT DRIVES THE STATE"S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVES.

AT COMMISSIONING OF MODEL SCHOOL IN ORON, GOV ENO CHARGES SCHOOL HEADS ON MAINTENANCE CULTURE

... directs head teachers to live in school

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged heads of schools and other institutions to ensure preservation of government infrastructures within their custody and to ensure that the intended benefits of government investments in the sector are delivered to the targeted beneficiaries.

He also tasked headmasters and headmistresses of model primary schools built across the State to utilize the live-in facilities to enhance their care for the pupils, and protection of the facilities in line with the aspirations of his administration's ARISE Agenda.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the Model Primary School, Uko-Oyukim in Oron Local Government Area, Governor Eno said a special education monitoring team was about to be activated to monitor the model schools, warning that any headteacher found not living on campus or whose school facilities are not well managed would be replaced.

He, therefore, tasked the Akwa Ibom State Infrastructure & Assets Management and Maintenance Agency to step up their vigilance over the educational facilities, adding that he was willing to bring to bear his private business experience as a hotelier, where he would work round the clock to ensure every guest enjoys utmost comfort, to make Akwa Ibom children receive the best from government investment in the education sector.

"Very soon, we are setting up education monitoring teams, and the team will help us ensure that all of these facilities are intact. They will monitor all these schools we are opening, from the washroom to the classrooms, all the facilities, the curriculum and of the work they are doing.

"The Headmasters or Headmistresses will also ensure that non of these facilities are destroyed. We must continue to maintain the standard. I am setting up a Governor's Monitoring team, but they will work with the Honourable Commissioners to ensure that they give us the right information.

"If we come to your school, particularly our schools that are remodelled, and we find out that the standards are dropping, we will change the head Master or Mistress immediately. If we come to the school and discover that you are not living on the school compound, we will send you back somewhere else.

"We can not use your money to put this edifice in place, only for it to go down in few months," the Governor stated.

Speaking on behalf of Oron stakeholders, the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, described the emergence of Governor Umo Eno as God's blessing to Akwa Ibom State and particularly thanked the Governor for accepting to be used to extend God's love to Oron people.

According to Senator Eyakenyi, Governor Umo Eno's value for education which fueled his drive to pursue and obtain a PhD has been demonstrated in his identification of primary education as being fundamentally imperative and therefore investing in giving Akwa Ibom children a good start up.

The Commissioner for Education, Professor Ubong Umoh, presenting an overview of the project, commended Governor Umo Eno's model primary school initiative, maintaining that such underscores his administration's dedication to transforming the educational landscape thereby fostering academic excellence and social development.

He said the Uko-Oyukim Model Primary School, designed to accommodate 495 pupils in 19 fully furnished classrooms on a 25:1 pupils to teacher ratio, was fully equipped with library, early childcare development facilities, solar-powered ICT laboratory, modern sick bay, spacious auditorium, dedicated staff quarters, seperate gender-specific sanitary facilities, with comprehensive human kinetic facilities that enhances education and sports development.

Pupils of the school, little Miss Happiness Antai and Master Godwin Asuquo, conveyed the feelings of the school community through a special address and a ballad which expressed the gratitude of the pupils, teachers and their parents to the Governor for the kind gesture he has extended to them through the state-of-the-art facilities.

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
12/3/25

Press Statement



Disregard Falsehoods Being Peddled by Tigran Gambaryan against Nigerian Government Officials – FG



The Federal Government of Nigeria notes with concern the outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements being disseminated by Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance who was recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes.



While the Federal Government of Nigeria is reluctant to engage Mr. Gambaryan, due to the high-level diplomatic intervention that resolved his case, we are compelled to set the record straight to prevent his falsehoods from gaining traction.



The first visit of Mr. Gambaryan and his colleagues to Nigeria was at their own discretion, and the Government was not officially involved. However, when the Government's attention was drawn to an alleged bribery demand during that trip, an investigation was immediately launched, despite there being no formal complaint from anyone.



Mr. Gambaryan's second visit to Nigeria was part of a wider probe into the criminal manipulation of the Nigerian currency through peer-to-peer platforms like Binance, but investigators were frustrated by the tactics deployed by Gambaryan and his team.



Mr. Gambaryan was released by the Nigerian government in October 2024 on humanitarian grounds and following a high-level diplomatic intervention that ended with tangible benefits for Nigeria. The government rejected Binance's offer of a $5 million down payment in exchange for Mr. Gambaryan's freedom, in favour of a more beneficial settlement with the American government.



We categorically deny the retaliatory claims made by Mr. Gambaryan against Nigerian officials involved in his case, and we urge the public to disregard these false accusations in their entirety.



It is essential to note that Mr. Gambaryan's allegations are not only unsubstantiated but also lack credibility, given his apparent motive to discredit and intimidate those who ensured he faced justice.



However, we are confident that both the Nigerian and American judicial systems will provide Mr. Gambaryan with a fair opportunity to substantiate his claims in court. Until then, we advise the public to exercise caution and not be swayed by Mr. Gambaryan's unfounded and malicious claims.



Mohammed Idris

Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.



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