Skip to main content

NCPC Hails President Tinubu’s Three-year Purposeful Leadership

Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful leadership, as he celebrated the third year anniversary on May 29, 2026.

Tinubu was sworn-in on May 29, 2023, as the 16th President of Nigeria at the Eagles Square Abuja, amid pomp and pageantry. His first major assignment was the removal of fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which gulped Nigeria $850 million monthly as revealed by the Nigerian Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). 

News Rider reports that in the last 17 years, from 2005 to mid- 2021, the Federal Government spent over N13. 697 trillion on the payment of subsidy, just as the Organisation of Petroleum Countries (OPEC) pegged the country's daily import of petrol and diesel at 465,000 barrels per day. 

Adegbite, who disclosed this in his congratulatory message to commemorate the third-year anniversary, noted that Tinubu has demonstrated purposeful leadership despite the significant challenges confronting the nation at the inception of his administration on  May 29, 2023.

He commended the APC-led  administration for implementing bold policy initiatives aimed at addressing the country’s lingering economic challenges.

Adegbite enjoined the President to remain focused on his mandate and not be distracted by detractors.

In 2022, the Federal Government spent over N3 trillion on subsidy, while in 2023 budget, N4 trillion was mapped out for fuel subsidy. The capital project for the entire country in 2023 is N6 trillion.

This implied that Nigeria spent at least, N18.397 billion to subsidise PMS daily due to high cost of petroleum products, redundant refineries, wobbly exchange rate, and failure to implement the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

According to Adegbite, "Nigeria will surely overcome its present economic difficulties.

"I am optimistic that the best is yet to come for our nation."

He pleaded with Nigerians to support the administration, pray for lasting solution to the nation’s security challenges, and join forces with the government to eliminate banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping.

Adegbite extended his goodwill to the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and all leaders across the country.

He prayed for God’s grace, strength, and good health for the President to successfully lead Nigeria to the promisedland. 
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

EHCON Moves To Rebrand Environmental Health Sector Using Artificial Intelligence

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja   Dr Yakubu Baba The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has taken cogent steps to rebrand the environmental health sector using artificial intelligence.  Already, plans are underway to extend the initiative across the six geopolitical zones, as no community would be sidelined.  The Registrar of EHCON, Dr Yakubu Baba stated this in Abuja at a 3-day workshop organised by EHCON in collaboration with Afri-Tourism Investment Limited and West Africa Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA) with the theme: "AI-Driven Operations and Predictive Analysis." The essence of the workshop is to improve environmental health practice and prevent emerging diseases using artificial intelligent.   It is expected to empower Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) with the necessary digital skills needed to deepen environmental health practice and provide workable  solutions to problems.  Baba noted that integrating AI into environmental he...
Post a Comment
Read more

CCB, NILDS Endorse CIFCFIN Agenda To Eliminate Fraud

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Iliyasu Gashinbaki  The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have endorsed the agenda of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), aimed at eliminating fraud from systems of government.  This was one of the major highlights during the Institute’s 13th Direct Training/Licensed Practitioners Training/graduation and award of Fellowship at NILDS headquarters, Abuja.  Speaking after his investiture as an Honourary Fellow of the Institute, Chairman of CCB, Dr. Abdullahi Bello noted that CIFICFIN embodies excellence, integrity and a steadfast commitment to combating fraud and upholding justice. He pointed out that to be recognised and honoured as a fellow of the institute is a privilege that he will cherish and carry with great responsibility.  “As the Chief Executive of CCB, I am reminded of the critical role we play in fosterin...
Post a Comment
Read more

EHCON Seals Deal With EPHAN On Sustainable Environmental Solutions

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja L-R- Registrar/ CEO of EHCON Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Baba and President of EPHAN, Dr. Samuel Akingbehin during a strategic engagement session on Friday in Abuja. In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has sealed a deal with Public Health Association of Nigeria (EPHAN) on sustainable environmental solutions.  The partnership wlll also bolster  speedy implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on environmental and public health.  News Rider reports that SDG 3 places emphasis on good health and well-being through the reduction of noncommunicable diseases, combatting waterborne diseases.; as well as lowers death and illness from exposure to hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution.  This is even as SDG 6 guarantees clean water and sanitation through universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation.  Addressing the media du...
Post a Comment
Read more