The first historic media engagement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains a defining moment.
That appearance offered early insight into his vision, policies and strategy for governing Nigeria.
While detractors focused on criticism, those who paid close attention could already see the foundation being laid for the reforms and decisions that would shape his presidency.
History often becomes clearer with time and that first media engagement stands as an important reference point in understanding the journey of the Tinubu administration.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not the type to appear for an interview unprepared or give conflicting and inconsistent responses to questions.
Once he decides to host a media chat, it is time to grab your pen and jotter, sit back and tap into his wealth of knowledge, experience, and deep understanding of governance, policy, and statecraft.
Meet Alagbe Ezekiah, the hero driver who risked it all on Thursday, Sept 17, 2026.
When his diesel-laden tanker caught fire in Iwo, he made a brave decision to keep others safe.
A true definition of courage! 🚛🔥
Do you see how our individual investments in the Dangote Refinery IPO have raised the Nigerian Stock Exchange's value by almost 10% to ₦162.16 trillion? The same thing will happen to the value of the Naira and the total capitalisation of our Gross Domestic Product, every time we patronise made in Nigeria goods and services.
Aso oke from Iseyin
Designed by me especially for my beloved mother's 90th birthday
Tailoring from Lagos
Coral fashioned from Warri
Embroidery from Isolo
Walking stick from Sapele
Shoe from Wuse Market, by way of Lagos
Drive Nord
Call with Glo
Build with Dangote and BUA
Eat breakfast with Nasco
Lunch and dinner with rice grown in Nigeria
Go on dates at Tantalisers and Suya spots
Drink Zobo
Celebrate with palm wine
Shop at local markets
Fly Ibom Air and other Nigerian carriers over Air France, KLM, or Lufthansa
Eat cassava bread over foreign wheat bread
Watch Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars
See Nollywood movies at Silverbird
Stream Nigerian music
Wear aso oke, Kafuna textiles, Adire, agbada, or Babanriga
Believe in Nigeria and #GrowNairaBuyNaija. May God bless you and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bemigho Reno Omokri
@prince_dc21__ As his father I will just asked for proper investigation from security agency also along with them... We need this country cleaned and clear
@ChapelHillNg Hello @ChapelHillNg@investnaija
This is disheartening, the money is no longer is my available balance and also not reflecting in my wallet. I can't also see the money in my bank account till now...
Please kindly reconfirm the resolution... [email protected]
So these jeans go as low as being sold for 2dollar (+-5k) but you guys will sell it to us for 20 to 30k... And una say make Chinese dey go, go to where please?
The second video has their address there, no allow any middleman gba you oo
PRESS RELEASE
FG CONVENES NATIONAL YOUTH CONFAB IN OCTOBER, TARGETS YOUTH DELEGATES FROM 360 CONSTITUENCIES
Youths must move from conversations to crafting solutions — Olawande
The Federal Government is set to convene the National Youth Confab 2026 in October, with one youth delegate expected from each of Nigeria’s 360 federal constituencies, alongside six representatives of Nigerians in the diaspora and other relevant stakeholders.
@fmydNG, @ayowisdom_ disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference to herald the National Youth Confab, held at the Press Gallery, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Themed “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future,” the two-week engagement will commence with a nationwide virtual consultation, followed by a physical conference in Abuja.
According to the Minister, the Confab is designed to provide young Nigerians aged 18 to 35 with a platform to articulate their concerns, present policy proposals and contribute practical solutions to the challenges confronting the nation.
“Young Nigerians are not merely leaders of tomorrow; they are partners in nation-building today. Their ideas, experiences and participation are essential to the progress of our country,” he said.
Olawande explained that deliberations at the Confab would focus on key areas, including governance and leadership; economic transformation and job creation; education and skills development; technology and innovation; climate change and energy transition; as well as social harmony and security.
He emphasised that the initiative was intended to move beyond dialogue to tangible outcomes, stating: “This is an opportunity to listen, engage, cooperate and move from conversation to concrete action.”
The Minister further disclosed that mechanisms, including a Multi-Stakeholder Youth Confab Taskforce, Youth Confab Impact Index, and a youth-led monitoring and accountability framework, would be established to ensure that the outcomes of the Confab are sustained and effectively implemented.
He called on young Nigerians across the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory and the diaspora to participate actively in the process by submitting their ideas, proposals and experiences.
“The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is ready to listen, and the Federal Government is ready to engage. We are calling on young Nigerians to step forward and join us in shaping the Nigeria of today and the Nigeria of tomorrow,” Olawande said.
In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth Development and Chairman of the National Youth Confab Committee, Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, described the Confab as an important opportunity to deepen youth participation in national development and ensure that young Nigerians are actively involved in shaping solutions to issues affecting their generation.
She urged young Nigerians and relevant stakeholders to embrace the process and contribute meaningfully to the achievement of the objectives of the Confab.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media, Otega Ogra, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the initiative and members of the National Youth Confab Committee for accepting the responsibility of translating the President’s vision for young Nigerians into a meaningful national engagement.
Ogra noted that the present administration had continued to create opportunities for young Nigerians to occupy critical positions and contribute to national development.
“The present government is betting on young Nigerians to move the country forward. We want you to bring your ideas to the Confab. The door is open for Nigerians to tell us how they want the country to be,” he said.
He urged young Nigerians to seize the opportunity provided by the Confab to present innovative ideas and practical solutions capable of contributing to the sustainable development of the country.
Signed:
Omolara Esan
Director, Information and Public Relations