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1st Anniversary: Lagos Titled Chiefs Congratulate Tinubu
The Association of Lagos Titled Chiefs has congratulated one of them, President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the first year anniversary of his administration.
In a statement issued by its General Secretary, Chief Olawumi Gasper mni, the Lagos chieftaincy title holders appreciate God for the opportunity given to him to lead the country at this critical period of crises in nation building and development.
Also, it noted with satisfaction the several bold reforms across the sectors of the economy especially in massive infrastructure development and upcoming housing projects all across the country.
He said, “These and other reforms in the education and transportation sectors will no doubt place the country on the path of progress and prosperity, featuring opportunities for massive youth employment.
“We most especially applaud our Brother Chief, for the consistent promotion of national cohesion and harmony and stabilising the polity, thereby ensuring a conducive environment for businesses to be nurtured and to thrive.
“He has promoted an all inclusive government that has demonstrated fairness and justice to all and a knack in acknowledging and correcting mistakes, which stood him in good stead as a leader with an unwavering commitment to the progress of the nation.
“We, your Brother Chiefs, celebrate your achievements in this first quarter of the administration and look forward to continued progress and prosperity of the nation under your leadership.
“We embrace and support your administration to advance the development of the nation, while calling on you to uphold the remarkable Omoluabi Eko values we cherish.”the statement read.
It also noted the remarkable achievements of His Excellency, Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on his fifth year anniversary in delivering the dividends of democracy to Lagos communities, through the faithful implementation of the THEMES PLUS agenda.
“Our Brother Chief, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, once again congratulations as we pray for a greater wisdom and robust health to rev the tempo of performance with more achievements in the remaining three quarters of this administration and beyond .
“The Association also prayed for good health and graces for Mr Governor , Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to sustain the tempo of achievements , record more feats and impact positively on Lagos communities.
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Senate confirms Oyedele as minister
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.
His confirmation comes after two hours of screening as lawmakers grilled him on various aspects of the economy.
Oyedele’s screening followed a motion moved by Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, after he called for the suspension of the Senate rule to allow strangers to come into the chamber.
During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.
Oyedele was escorted to the chamber by Bashir Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on the National Assembly ( Senate), alongside others.
His screening followed President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate on Tuesday, requesting his confirmation as a minister.
Tinubu had, on March 3, nominated Oyedele, who currently serves as chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, as Minister of State for Finance.
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Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN’s Deputy Governor
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
The President charges Yuguda to discharge his responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth.
Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.
He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 1983 with a B.Sc. in Accountancy.
In 1991, he obtained a master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a CFA charterholder.
He began his career in 1984 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Senior Supervisor in the Foreign Operations Department.
He also worked as an economist in the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund from 1997 to 2001, when he returned to the CBN.
He retired from the CBN in 2016, after he had served as Director of the Reserve Management Department for six years.
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JUST IN: IGP Disu Assigns Portfolios to New DIGs
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services, DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has assigned the new Deputy Inspectors -General of Police (DIGs) their duties responsibilities.
Sources said that the DIGs were assigned departments based on their areas of competence.
DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services,
DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.
Similarly, DIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID);
DIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman to Finance and Accounts; DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie will oversee the Force Intelligence Department (FID); DIG Fayoade Adegoke will head Information and Communication Technology, while DIG Umar Shehu Nadada has been posted to Operations departments.
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