Abdurrahman Jibrila

[Abdurrahman Jibrila @auj83]

@RukkyBE Aamiin Ya Rabbi

[Abdurrahman Jibrila @auj83]

@hadizel Happy Birthday Ma, May Allah continue to bless you 🙏

[Rukaiya Bashir El-Rufai RBE @RukkyBE]

@bosuntijani The 2 year AI impact/progress was very useful and I can comfortably say that Nigeria is on a pioneering trajectory and getting future ready. It’s just to now leverage and customize use cases for HCD areas! #HCD @HCD_NG

[Rukaiya Bashir El-Rufai RBE @RukkyBE]

I presented Nigeria’s AI journey and @bosuntijani has done so well across the Strategy, Data, Digital Infrastructure, Capacity Building, Policy & Regulation & Innovation and Ecosystems

[Rukaiya Bashir El-Rufai RBE @RukkyBE]

Attending the ECOWAS Human Capital Artificial Intelligence Youth Forum. It’s inspiring to see the evolution and deployment of AI across different countries, and to hear directly from young people and ecosystem players. AI will transform the world in a mind-blowing way!

[Rukaiya Bashir El-Rufai RBE @RukkyBE]

Please follow @HCD_NG to follow Nigeria’s progress of human capital. A program of the National Economic Council under the leadership of @officialSKSM

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

WATCH: President Tinubu departs for France, his first stop in the three-country trip.

[Rukaiya Bashir El-Rufai RBE @RukkyBE]

Kudos to Imo under the leadership of HE @Hope_Uzodimma1 on exemplar SkillUp Imo. We were impressed with digital jobs creating opportunities for youths in the state. I also delivered a commendation letter from @officialSKSM selecting OKOBI as 1 of the flagship initiatives for HCD

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

VP SHETTIMA COMMISERATES WITH THE MILITARY ON BENISHEIKH ATTACK BORNO STATE

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commiserated with the Nigerian Army over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State.

The Vice President stated this in Maiduguri, Borno State during a condolence visit, urging Nigerian Military and Families of the victims to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss, praising the courage and heroism of the soldiers who fought to repel the terrorists and ensure that Boko Haram could not overrun the communities the soldiers protect.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

NEWS FLASH!

* VP Shettima Meets UN Secretary-General Over Nigeria's Security Council Bid

* UNGA80: Nigeria, UK forge strategic partnership on trade, defence, migration

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

WATCH
Nigerian Economic Society Inducts Vice President Kashim Shettima as Fellow.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

VP Kashim Shettima Commends A Nigerian Bank For Instilling Innovation And Financial Standards

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Zenith Bank for instilling a culture of innovation and integrity into Nigeria's financial standards.

He made the remark in Lagos during the 35th Anniversary of the bank, saying beyond performing excellently in protecting Nigeria's wealth, the bank has also nurtured the nation's dreams.

The Vice President attended the Bank's anniversary as a proud alumnus of the financial institution, saying while some financial institutions exist mainly to expand their profit margins year after year, there are other banks that write history.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

Federal Government renews hope in steel development at the National Steel Development summit in Abuja

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

Federal Government Unveils plans to Revive Oil Palm Industries Nationwide

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

No Link Between VP Shettima’s Remarks At Book Launch And Certain Online Reports

The Office of the Vice President has noted with serious concern the gross misrepresentation of remarks made by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during the public presentation of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Certain online news outlets and individuals have distorted the Vice President’s comments in pursuit of a mischievous agenda, twisting his account of how the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan considered removing him from office—then as Governor of Borno State—at the height of the insurgency in the North East region.

This sensational reporting, which strips the Vice President’s remarks of their proper context, ventures into fiction by drawing false equivalence between his personal experience and the state of emergency declared in Rivers State, as well as the subsequent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

We wish to state categorically that Vice President Shettima’s comments were made within the context of acknowledging the author’s professional conduct during his tenure as Attorney General of the Federation—a tribute to his public service record. His remarks were historical references to events during the Jonathan administration and were intended as a discourse on Nigeria’s constitutional evolution. They served to highlight how complex federal-state tensions have been managed through legal mechanisms and the country’s progress in that regard.

For the avoidance of doubt, President Tinubu did not remove Governor Fubara from office. The constitutional measure implemented was a suspension, not an outright removal. This action, along with the declaration of a state of emergency, was taken in response to the grave political crisis in Rivers State at the time. The situation was unprecedented, with the State House of Assembly complex under demolition and the Governor facing a looming threat of impeachment by aggrieved members of the legislature. No objective observer can deny that this decisive intervention by the President brought stability and calm to Rivers State.

This situation is not comparable to that of the North East under the Jonathan administration, where violent non-state actors were directly challenging the sovereignty of the Nigerian state, demanding unified action by both federal and state authorities to confront terrorism. In contrast, President Tinubu acted strictly within constitutional limits and in consultation with relevant stakeholders to preserve democratic institutions and restore order in Rivers State.

Nigeria’s laws provide a clear framework for addressing such matters. Section 305(3)(c) of the Constitution authorises extraordinary measures when there is “a breakdown of public order and public safety in the federation or any part thereof to such extent as to require extraordinary measures to restore peace and security.”

The situation in Rivers State clearly met this constitutional threshold, with persistent politically motivated violence, systematic attacks on federal institutions, and near-complete paralysis of governance—conditions intolerable in any democratic society. According to credible security reports, these acts even escalated into attacks on national assets.

President Tinubu acted with constitutional fidelity. His proclamation invoking Section 305(2) was ratified by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the National Assembly, as required by Section 305(3).

This cross-party consensus in suspending the government of Rivers State, led by Sim Fubara, reflects a shared understanding among our elected representatives that the situation had reached a point of constitutional necessity, requiring immediate federal intervention.

Clearly, without mincing words, the action of President Tinubu in suspending Mr Fubara and others from exercising the functions of office averted the Governor’s outright removal. To conflate suspension with removal is misleading. Therefore, interpreting Senator Shettima’s remarks as commentary on current events is either a wilful misrepresentation or a deliberate neglect of constitutional context.

The Vice President, speaking extemporaneously, focused on the importance of public officials documenting their stewardship and on the enduring principle of accountability in public service. His historical references were made to illustrate the principled stands taken by past public servants, as well as his personal ties to Mohammed Bello Adoke and former Speaker Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. His remarks were not in any way a criticism of President Tinubu’s actions, which the Vice President and the entire administration fully support and stand by without reservation.

Vice President Shettima stands in loyal concert with President Tinubu in implementing these difficult but necessary actions to safeguard our democracy. We urge media organisations and political actors to desist from the destructive practice of wrenching statements from context in order to fabricate nonexistent conflicts.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

PRESIDENT DEPARTS SAINT LUCIA, HEADS TO BRAZIL FOR 2025 BRICS SUMMIT

President Bola Tinubu has departed Saint Lucia, proceeding to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2025 BRICS SUMMIT.

President departed the Caribbean country after about a week state visit.

Prime Minister, Philip Pierre saw off the Nigerian leader at the Lucian International airport, Hewanorra.

During the historic state visit, President Tinubu had separate meetings with the Lucian leaders - Governor General, Cyril Errol Charles and Prime Minister, Philip Pierre.

He was at Sandals Grande where he addressed a special joint session of Sanate and house of Assembly.

He highlighted the importance of cooperation with Saint Lucia and members nations of the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States.

In Rio De Janeiro, President Tinubu is one of the four African leaders attending the 17th BRICS summit.

Leaders from Egypt, Ethiopia and South-Africa are also expected at the summit.

At this year's summit, BRICS Leaders from countries identified as the world's fast-growing economies converge on Rio de Janeiro, promising to strengthen trade and technology exchange within the bloc against the background of US President Donald Trump's tariff threat.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

Vice President Kashim Shettima with the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, signed the official state guest register, and also visited the Ethiopia National Palace Museum.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

RE: MISCHIEVOUS REPORT ON ACCESS TO THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA BY VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON

In recent times, there has been deliberate and well-planned orchestration of falsehood against the vice president's person and office in many multidimensional forms. These mischievous and totally fabricated reports are all in a bid to cause confusion and insinuate total clash in the Presidency. These reports seek to mislead the public into believing there’s discord at the highest levels of government.

The latest in this string of disinformation is a report claiming that the Vice President has been refused entry to the Villa. This is a feeble attempt to traduce the person and office of His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON. For the record, NOTHING OF THE SORT EVER HAPPENED.

The recent publication by some obscure blogs alleging that armed military units have barricaded the Vice President from accessing the Presidential Villa is not only the wildest expression of wishful thinking but a clear indication that the purveyors of these tales have exhausted both ink and imagination. It is a story so far removed from reality that it can only be entertained by those unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Nigerian government.

Earlier this week, the Presidency dismissed similar fake news regarding responsibility for the circulation of campaign posters bearing the images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. These stories reflect a desperate attempt to undermine the President and his Deputy's fidelity to the rule of law and our constitution. Let it be known that those pushing these falsehoods do so in vain.

It is understandable, though regrettable, that the mischief-makers continue to underestimate the strength of the bond and goodwill between the President and the Vice President. However, their questionable sources or habitual reliance on misinformation have once again led them astray. These fairy tales they publish serve no purpose beyond mischief and distraction.

The Vice President remains focused on his duties and on supporting the President in achieving the aspirations of Nigerians. He does not have the luxury of time for distractions, particularly those born of the imagination of individuals intent on creating smoke where there is no fire. He’s not and will never partake in their media circus. It is a futile pursuit, even by the standards of the morally indifferent.

We commend Nigerians across all divides who continue to express goodwill towards this administration and who have taken it upon themselves to fight the spread of fake news. Your trust and support are deeply appreciated. The covenant between this government and the citizens of Nigeria was made possible through a legitimate and constitutional process. No amount of falsehood or manufactured tension can shake the foundation of that democratic mandate. Not under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

We encourage the public to disregard such malicious publications and the media to continue seeking information from credible sources and to approach sensational claims with the caution they deserve. This we owe ourselves collectively as a nation.

Stanley Nkwocha
Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President)
19th April, 2025

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

VP Shettima Leaves For Abidjan, To Attend SIREXE 2024 Opening Ceremony

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Wednesday morning, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to attend the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) 2024 conference.

The SIREXE conference is an international event organised by the Government of Côte d'Ivoire that focuses on "Policies and Strategy for the Sustainable Development of the Extractive and Energy Industries".

The conference will be held from November 27 to December 2, 2024, at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre.

At the invitation of Côte d'Ivoire's Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, VP Shettima will utilize the event to share Nigeria's experience in the hydrocarbon exploration and production sectors.

The Vice President is expected to return to Abuja later today.

Stanley Nkwocha
Senior Special to The President on Media & Communications
(Office of The Vice President)
27th November 2024

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

VP SHETTIMA ATTENDS EXECUTIVE SESSION IN HONOUR OF LATE WANTAREGH PAUL UNONGO IN MAKURDI

Vice President of Nigeria Senator Kashim Shettima has called on leaders at all levels to imbibe exemplary qualities of spirit of unity, justice and selflessness to promote good governance so as to reposition the country to the path of greatness

Senator Shettima stated this at the executive session held in honour of the Late Wantaregh Paul Unongo at the Government House Makurdi.