Bus Mac

Finance | Proudly Nigerian | Believer in good deeds | Twitter observer | Omoluabi to the core |

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

@Midatlblog @Gen_Buhar The act is good but sustainabile systems are what matters most.

[NCDC @NCDCgov]

🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY 🚨

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a Public Health Advisory to address the recent reports of a Hantavirus cluster linked to international cruise ship travel involving multiple countries.

At this time, there is NO confirmed case of Hantavirus in Nigeria, and the overall risk to the public remains low.

🦠 What is Hantavirus?
Hantaviruses are viruses mainly carried by rodents. Humans can become infected through contact with infected rodents, their urine, droppings, saliva, or contaminated dust.

⚠️ Possible symptoms include:
☑️ Fever
☑️ Fatigue and body aches
☑️ Headache
☑️ Stomach-related symptoms
☑️ Difficulty breathing in severe cases

✅ How to protect yourself:
✔️ Keep your environment clean
✔️ Prevent rodent infestation
✔️ Store food properly
✔️ Dispose of waste safely
✔️ Avoid contact with rodents and their droppings
✔️ Practice regular hand hygiene

The NCDC is actively monitoring the situation and strengthening surveillance for emerging infectious diseases.

Please rely only on verified updates from official public health authorities and avoid spreading misinformation.

#PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria #Hantavirus #HealthAdvisory

[The Arábìnrin Adérónké JP MNIPR @AderonkeW]

I agree with Mr Tosin Olorunda on his comments about young Nigerians.

As an employer of labour for over 8 years, I speak from direct experience. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find capable hands who are willing to learn, stay consistent, and grow through the ranks. The issue is not just about job availability, it is about attitude to work.

Many young people and fresh graduates want quick rewards without putting in the required effort. There is a noticeable decline in patience, discipline, and commitment. Too many are unwilling to start small or build competence over time, yet they expect rapid success.

Even among youth corps members, there is often a lack of urgency and responsibility. Instead of using that period to gain practical experience and prove their value, some treat it casually, with more attention given to social media than to personal and professional development.

This is not to dismiss every young Nigerian, as there are still hardworking and exceptional individuals. However, the growing trend of complacency and entitlement is real and concerning. If this mindset is not addressed, it will weaken productivity, reduce competitiveness, and ultimately affect the future of our workforce and economy.

You may not fully understand this reality until you try to hire for your own business. Even when issues like theft are not present, you still find people showing up late, skipping work, or doing the bare minimum without accountability. That is where the real challenge lies.

[The Compass Hub @thecompasshub]

IMPORTANT VIDEO NEWS: Joseph Tegbe Speaks on President Tinubu Reform from Infrastructure to Industry to Foreign Policies.

PART ONE.

[Mobilisingnigerians™ @mobilisingniger]

RESPONSE FROM ALOU IBRAHIM GEBI ON PREMIUM TIMES (@PremiumTimesng) ALLEGATION.

First, let me make something clear: I can never speak ill of our heads of security agencies, my president, or my country. Never. So, for anyone to twist my contributions into something sinister is deeply painful. But I am a patriot. And patriots take the good with the bad, on behalf of the nation they love.

That said, let us ask the right question: Was it the socalled "false intelligence" about Abuja that made the United States issue a travel advisory covering 23 states? Let us be serious. Let us also remember that when President Buhari was in office, and the U.S. wanted to evacuate its embassy staff, I was the one who stood up and defended Nigeria. The record is there. I did not hide. I did not run.

Bauchi was stable until the Americans came. So perhaps, just perhaps, we should be directing some pertinent questions to those who arrived and things changed. Just like we discussed the case of Alex Babir. I will not insult my country. I will not tear my country down. I will not burn my country. Why would I? Nigeria will outlive all of us. Nigeria will succeed and thrive, not because of us, but in spite of us. I will take my love for Nigeria to my grave. And if I were to come back a billion times, a billion times I would choose Nigeria.

I am an optimist, never a pessimist. This is why the glass is never half-empty for me. That is also why I have always recognised the efforts and sacrifices of the National Security Adviser, our intelligence agencies, especially the SSS, and our gallant military. There is no doubt that we are gaining ground in the fight against insecurity.

But before we rush to push things out, we must take a deep breath. We must reflect. We must weigh our words carefully. We must not throw the baby away with the bathwater.

Let me leave you with this: The Americans are here on the ground, with boots and intelligence assets. Do they truly need someone to tell them that something is going to happen? Or are they the ones who should be telling us? If we have reached a point where we have to inform them of impending danger, then perhaps, just perhaps, we need to reevaluate the relationship, based on the intelligence-sharing pact we have.

I love my country. I have bled for my country. And I will never stop defending it.

Signed

Hon. Alou Ibrahim Gebi

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

@jeffphilips1 For me, the abuse of the process is always the problem. How dow e then distinguish for supplies to in-country and out-of-country

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

@wealthcoachomi Alhamdullilah!

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES N3.3 TRILLION PAYMENT PLAN TO RESTORE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY

President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.

The debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade.

The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. Following verification, ₦3.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution.

Implementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling ₦2.3 trillion. The Federal Government has already raised ₦501 billion to fund these payments. Out of the amount, N223 billion has been disbursed, with further payments underway.

What this means for Nigerians: With payments reaching the power value chain, generation will be more stable. With power plants supported, electricity reliability will improve.

And as the sector stabilises, more investment, more jobs, and better service will follow.

“This programme is not just about settling legacy debts. It is about restoring confidence across the power sector — ensuring gas suppliers are paid, power plants can keep running, and the system begins to work more reliably," explained Olu Arowolo-Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to President Tinubu.

“It is part of a broader set of reforms already underway — including better metering and service-based tariffs that link what you pay to the quality of electricity you receive.

“The government is also prioritising power supply to businesses, industries, and small enterprises — because reliable electricity is critical to creating jobs, supporting livelihoods, and growing the economy.

“The goal is simple: more reliable power for homes, stronger support for businesses, and a system that works better for all Nigerians," she added.

President Tinubu has commended all stakeholders who supported efforts to resolve the legacy issues in the power sector. He has also confirmed that the next phase (Series II) will begin this quarter.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President

(Information and Strategy)

April 5, 2026

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

Why President Tinubu addressed the victims of the Plateau attacks at the airport

President Tinubu's itinerary for Thursday included two main engagements: receiving the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State. After Governor Caleb Mutfwang's briefing, President Tinubu suspended the trip to Ogun. Overnight, the Presidential Villa made arrangements for the visit to Jos, with presidential assets quickly deployed. However, the President could not postpone the scheduled visit by the Chadian leader.

The President of Chad was at the Presidential Villa for a very important bilateral meeting focused on strengthening security collaboration between the two countries. The meeting ran longer than expected, affecting President Tinubu’s scheduled departure for Jos.

Upon arrival in Jos, the visit encountered some logistical challenges. While the road distance from the airport to Jos township is approximately 40 minutes, the runway does not support night flights due to the absence of navigational aids. The constraints made it unfeasible to drive into town, meet victims for on-the-spot assessment and return to the airport before dusk. Consequently, state and federal officials decided to bring representatives of the affected community to a hall adjoining the airport so the President could meet with them promptly while adhering to flight restrictions. Among the people in the hall were the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Army Staff and the Inspector General of Police, who had visited Rukuba, the epicentre of the conflict. President Tinubu deployed the high-level team to Rukuba, including the Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement, to undertake critical groundwork on security and community engagement, with a view to stabilising the area before his arrival.

Beyond expressing his condolences to the victims, President Tinubu’s objective was to engage with critical stakeholders in Plateau State on ending the recurring, decades-old conflict that has resulted in needless loss of lives and property.

President Tinubu’s visit to Jos was not merely symbolic. It was a strategic, high-level engagement aimed at bringing all stakeholders together to address the root causes of conflict and insecurity in the state.

He interacted with the victims, consoled them, and listened to them. He also listened to local leaders and assured them that the federal government would deliver justice and end the cycle of violence. He promised the deployment of 5000 AI-enabled cameras to monitor the city and enhance the identification and arrest of troublemakers.

Furthermore, the President invited the community leaders to Abuja for further talks on finding a lasting solution to the recurring violence in the state.

The meeting, televised live, was solemn and reassuring, boosting residents' confidence. President Tinubu achieved the purpose of his visit, despite the naysayers' attempts to ridicule it. He dropped an unmistakable message: sustainable peace must be built with the people, not imposed on them.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)

April 3, 2026

[Dr. Tunji Alausa @DrTunjiAlausa]

In Nigeria today, too many children are struggling in silence.

Children with autism who cannot access speech therapy.
Stroke patients who cannot access rehabilitation.
Families left searching for care that simply isn’t available.

This is the reality.

We face a critical shortage of professionals in occupational therapy, speech therapy, and audiology — and far too few programmes training them.

That must change.

This week, I inaugurated the National Committee for the Advancement of Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and Speech Therapy Education (NCAOTASTE) — a decisive step to expand Nigeria’s specialised healthcare workforce.

Through this initiative, we are:
• Expanding degree programmes
• Strengthening clinical training and standards
• Working with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria, National Universities Commission, and Tertiary Education Trust Fund to ensure quality and scale.

Because this is not just about education reform.

It is about dignity, inclusion, and access to care.

I also recognise Dr Victoria Omua Amu, who has championed this cause for over 20 years.

We are closing a gap that affects real lives — and building a system that works for every Nigerian.

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

@Accoid Thanks a bunch. I will

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

I just thought of something! Was this all part of the calculated plan on Venezuela because the West's strategy doesn't seem to be positive at all!

[Moore @Accoid]

I’m just scared of another global shut down 😭

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

@Mr_JAGs Egbon se e ma support aburo mi Eletu no constituency 2?

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

My correct brother, bread, banana and biscuit once outside my comfort zone

[Akin Akinwale @mrlurvy]

This is me.

My friends and colleagues say I dont explore when i am outside Nigeria. No, I dont want to explore. Give me my basic Naija food please.

I ate cake and juice for a whole week in Sweden. I returned to Nigeria, went straight to Iya Oyo, i saw Amala and cried for two straight hours before devouring it.

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

Ododo! Where is the lie in here? The earlier we realise this, the better for us all!

[Dr Abraham Great @abrahamgreat]

The day you realise that most of the problems in your country, including widespread poverty and lack of electricity- are not simply because your leaders don’t want to do the right thing, you have matured beyond the average citizen. There is often more than meets the eye. As we see what is happening around the world, it is full of agendas that make your country insecure and, most times, poor. Often, even your leaders cannot overcome these well-orchestrated agendas.

I was in primary school in the early 80s when I became curious about a word commonly used around us, in church, schools and society at large - ọ̀wọ́n gógó (meaning high inflation). Every musician sang about the government and how bad Nigeria was. Curses rained on the government daily.

At age 13, I was forced to move from one family house in Mushin to another in Opebi, Ikeja. I insisted on not changing schools, despite all my late dad’s attempts. This meant travelling daily from Ikeja to Iyana Isolo, Mushin. Those bus rides shaped my public opinion. Every day, from bus to bus, I heard complaints about Nigeria. So I decided all I wanted for my 16th birthday from my cousins in London was a Walkman—to block my ears to the negativity.

As I grew older and travelled much of the world, I concluded that Nigeria lacks national values. Things are not bad because leaders are bad. We raise bad people with bad manners; that is why things are bad.

The problem with Nigeria is the other Nigerians. Yes!!!

It's almost like we are born to hate each other, with tribes, religion and every dart we can find, daily. Negativity and complaints are just our coping mechanisms. None of us would necessarily do better than the people we criticise.

The entire world we live in was created by words. Words are energy. In fact, the Word (Christ-Ela) became flesh and dispelled darkness. The Word Himself is light, and in His light we have light.

Until we realise that no complaints, hatred or banter can build the nation, the faster we will begin to speak life over ourselves, our land, our families, our situations. This is what will build a better future. Any hope in leaders will fail. But the WORD never fails.

For those who sometimes expect me to write and speak as they would: my public assignment is intentional. I write first as the diary of my meditations, second as the inspiration of the Spirit of God within me, and lastly, my public opinions are for people of all religions. Because I believe we are not just the light of the church; we are the light of the world.

The light will shine over Nigeria! Our land will prosper. We will become one of the greatest nations on the planet. I will be a major part of God’s strategy, and you too, if you believe.

My eyes will see the glory of Nigeria.

It is working...

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

This is not the problem at the moment. Gas providers are doing some maintenance which was announced a few weeks ago. Let's see if improvement occur afterwards.

[Osas @osazenoo]

Dear Minister of Power,

Phase I of the Siemens Power Project Nigeria was meant to upgrade the grid to 7,000 MW transmission capacity through new transformers and substations.

The phase was concluded in 2024, yet Nigeria still operates around 5,000 MW.

Why hasn’t the promised 7,000 MW capacity been achieved?

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

@Accoid How you get energy to dey engage these people?

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

We talk as if we are willing to pay for value. Yes give us light but let's see if most people ready to pay for it. Ordinary Band A we dey complain.

Like it or not our socialist mindset will continue to kill us

[POOJA!!! @PoojaMedia]

I have been to at least 10 African countries & ONLY Nigeria still struggles with steady electricity.

It's sad that the FG can't fix electricity despite the wealth & resources of this country.

Just electricity & 60% of quality of lives of people are improved.

[Bus Mac @mackaybus]

@MasterBolaji E joor sir, which tax?