PROTECTING FOOTBALL, RESTORING NATIONAL PRIDE
Football occupies a special place in our national life. It brings Nigerians together across generations and communities, and our country has never lacked talent, passion or support for the game.
Yet, our results have too often fallen short of what Nigeria should expect.
I have therefore directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following our repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments.
The problems are structural, and our response must address them.
“CHEAPER FUEL MUST MEAN CHEAPER TRANSPORT FARES”: PRESIDENT TINUBU, GOVERNORS MOVE TO CUT TRANSPORT FARES NATIONWIDE
I am pleased with my discussion with the Governors’ Forum this afternoon. The Governors have, on their own initiative, resolved to take immediate measures to bring down the cost of transportation in their states, with a strong focus on leveraging the cost benefits of CNG and electric vehicles.
The Federal Government is already investing significantly in this energy transition. Through the Presidential CNG Initiative, over 120,000 vehicles have been converted nationwide, with more than 100,000 additional conversion kits in the works. At the same time, we continue to expand conversion centres and refuelling infrastructure nationwide.
The Federal Government, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, is currently financing more than 100 gas projects across the country, including 15 CNG mother stations and 86 daughter stations. In May, I commissioned four of these projects in Lagos, Abuja and Owerri, including a 15-station refuelling network in Lagos and an Abuja facility that can serve 1,000 cars and tricycles and 50 trucks and buses a day.
I have also directed the additional rollout of another 500 CNG refuelling stations nationwide in addition to the 500 stations ordered earlier in the year by the Fund, bringing the programme to 1,000 stations across the country.
Intra-state transport is where Nigerians feel the cost most directly, and it is where the states hold the levers. I am encouraged that our Governors are moving to bring these benefits closer to the people they serve.
We have agreed to set up a joint Federal and State committee to begin implementing these measures immediately. A vehicle running on CNG spends 60 to 80 per cent less on fuel than one running on petrol.
From October 1, our goal is that Nigerians begin to partake in those savings through lower transport fares.
We have agreed that cheaper fuel should result in cheaper fares!
Each tier of government must keep doing its part and work together for the benefit of every Nigerian.
Nigeria First.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Aso Villa
Abuja
27 August, 2026
@NigeriaGov@NGRPresident
May we never be desperate like PDP guys who can go extra mile just to cajole people to have sympathy for them, this propaganda will not work this time they should further identify another style that will not portray their sinking ship to be truly sinking.
You doctor a video, how will this make people to vote against APC, Alh Sai Kayi is not only vibrant but very vocal and the coming days we shall all glorify him with all he’s doing to support kwara north aspiration with his full chest.
One kwara project 2027 is our focus and determination.
@AplLafiagi Sai Kayi is a highly capable and sound grassroots politician. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw that poorly doctored video. This cheap smear campaign only proves one thing, they are incredibly threatened by his influence, and he remains the bone stuck in their necks😂
Special thanks to H.E Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq @RealAARahman for nominating me as Focal Person for Kwara at the North Central Development Commission.
I hope to justify the trust reposed in me by working effectively to fulfil the mandate on the office.
Thank you sir.
@RealMallamSaliu For the past three years, U haven’t been able to point to any meaningful achievements; instead, u’ve continued to play politics nd making excuses. Take “Otoge” out of ur mouth, bcos we didn’t go through that struggle just to return power to Saraki. You’ll lose inshallah.
You guys have repeatedly called SYD “boy boy,” even though he has never displayed any tendency that suggests such. Yet, I have not seen a display of “boy boy” politics worse than what Engr. Kale Kawu is currently exhibiting.
Sa’adat, it is good to know that you are cosmopolitan. I will, therefore, engage you as such.
Kwara is not the only state with a governorship candidate, so why is this kind of primitive political display seemingly common within the Saraki dynasty? Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in his book, clearly appeared to have had enough of such primitive displays around a man who sees himself as being above everyone else. You cannot reasonably claim to know Sen. Bukola Saraki better than Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi did.
The implication of such a display by a candidate who has retired from public service and has now been presented to fly the PDP governorship ticket is that questions may arise about his ability to make independent decisions. His conduct risks creating the perception that he may not be a man of independent thought, particularly when viewed against the political antecedents associated with the Saraki dynasty.
It is not my business to teach you or your candidate how he should conduct himself in public. However, when you put yourself forward for public office, your public conduct becomes a legitimate subject of public scrutiny. I hope you get this?
You have a lot to defend. Oya, defend this one too.
I congratulate the Muslim community in Kwara State and beyond on the occasion of the Annual Maulid Nabiyy.
The birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was very significant in the history of the human race. He brought guidance to mankind and led an exemplary life, which continues to influence generations of Muslims.
I urge our Muslim brothers and sisters to use this occasion to reflect on the teachings and virtues of the Prophet, especially his rare compassion, show of understanding, tolerance, and self-restraint.
I ask Allaah to continue to bless the noble Prophet. I wish everyone a blessed Maulid Nabiyy.
As we commemorate the birth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW), may his exemplary life and teachings continue to inspire us towards peace, unity, and compassion. Let us use this sacred time to strengthen our bonds as a community, uphold the values of equity, fairness, justice and kindness, and renew our commitment to building a more prosperous and harmonious Kwara State for all.
May Allah's blessings be upon you and your families today and always.
Eid Mubarak!
SYD.
@DeeOneAyekooto Don’t worry, sir. Their agenda cannot prevail. I’m from Kwara Central, and I strongly believe that Kwara belongs to all of us. His statement only exposed how biased and irresponsible he is. We should put the interest of Kwara above personal or sectional interests.
@Abdyekeen_Bash Here is an Ilorin man who genuinely wants power to go to Kwara North. I know many people like me who want the same because we have risen above emotional and settlement politics. You are the hypocrite here. Ole, eru Saraki.
If Fuel Subsidy Should Reappear, The Following Things Will Disappear
Regular payment of civil servants' salaries
NELFUND Student Loans
Uninterrupted academic calendar in our universities, since there won't be enough money to look after ASUU
Growth of the Dangote Refinery
The recent salary increases for the military
The just announced expansion of the Nigerian Army from the current eight Divisions to twelve Divisions
Our Foreign Reserves of $52 billion
The stability of the Naira
Rapid nationwide infrastructural development, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto-Illela-Badagry Superhighway, and the Eastern Railway Corridor
And finally, insecurity will increase because the Federal Government will not be able to fund the rearmament of our military
I urge Nigerians to stay the course and have faith in President Bola Tinubu's handling of our economy, which has seen our GDP add $67 billion in two years, as well as witnessing 14 uninterrupted cycles of both GDP growth and trade surpluses. All of this macroeconomic stability will be jeopardised if Nigeria reverses the gains of subsidy removal.
Actions have consequences, especially poorly thought-out actions targeted at political ends rather than economic goals.
Bemigho Reno Omokri