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Tinubu Welcomes, Charges New Ministers ” Stay Focus and Deliver Economy “
President Bola Tinubu welcomed seven new ministers to his cabinet after they had taken the oats of office and were sworn-in.
During the ceremony held today at the Council Chamber of Aso Rock Villa,
President Tinubu urged the new ministers to be committed fully to addressing the country’s economic challenges, saying “economic recovery is on the horizon.”
Tinubu acknowledged the impact of high costs of living, but highlighted his administration’s efforts to ease Nigeria’s financial strain, including cutting debt servicing costs from 97 percent of revenue to 65 percent.
Tinubu also pledged to combat profiteering and smuggling, assuring his ministers they’ll face public scrutiny but urged them to stay focused on stabilizing the economy.
New Ministers Outline Plans
The newly appointed ministers pledged to drive economic growth and bolster international partnerships as they outline their agendas following their swearing-in at the Presidential Villa.
1. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu says she will focus on harnessing Nigeria’s large youth population and diaspora, which sends home $22 billion annually, to strengthen economic ties and improve consular services for Nigerians abroad.
2. Industry, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole, pledged to maximize benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area to support Nigerian exports and increase foreign investment, focusing on creating productive jobs.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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