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Insecurity: Buhari Begs Nigerians for More Understanding

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Buhari for more understanding

By Dipo Olowookere

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians for more understanding of the current worsening security situation in the country, saying his administration was working very hard to tackle the issue.

Mr Buhari made this appeal when he spoke with newsmen on Thursday at the State House shortly after observing the Eid prayer, marking the end of the month-long Ramadan.

He said part of the ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity was the series of long meetings held in recent weeks, chaired by him, saying that a part of resolutions had been made public by the National Security Adviser and the others kept secret.

“With the resources and manpower available to us, we are working very hard. We are hoping Nigerians will understand the problem.

“Nigerians know at what stage we came in in 2015, what state we are today both on security and the economy and we are doing our best,” he said.

“I expect Nigerians to be more understanding on the issues involved, looking at the time and available resources,” he added.

Speaking further, the President said, “When we came in, in the Northeast, ask people in Adamawa and Borno States and the South-South in terms of security. Without security, you can’t do anything. Our big surprise and disappointment are what is happening in the Northwest and we are dealing with it.”

Mr Buhari also said as farmers prepare for the planning season, his government was working tirelessly to deal decisively with terrorists kidnapping Nigerians and preventing farmers to have access to their farms.

According to him, all the available resources and manpower would be used to fight and ensure that they do not create more havoc in order not to threaten the nation’s food security.

“The law enforcement agencies are working hard to regain confidence against bandits (terrorists) so that we can go back to the land.

“This is very important. This is what the agencies are busy doing right now. We want people to go back to the land so that we can get enough food for the country and even export,” he said.

President Buhari also used the occasion to praise the National Assembly for its support, saying emphatically that “the National Assembly is cooperating very well. Within the resources available, they are certainly giving us priority on our (military) requests.”

He also urged the nation’s elite to “attempt to understand the military,” explaining that, “If we order for weapons and armoured vehicles, it takes time for the manufacturers. It takes time to ship them and when brought here eventually, they are taken to training institutions, train the trainers before sending them to the field. This is a very long process.”

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan. Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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CNPP Begs Wike for Certificates of Occupancy Payment Deadline Extension

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has been urged to extend the deadline for the payment of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) by property owners in Abuja.

This plea for an extension was asked by the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) through a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr James Ezema.

The group said the initial two-week grace period given to the affected allottees, which expired on Friday, January 3, 2025, was insufficient, considering the current economic challenges facing the country.

Recall that after public outcries, Mr Wike, who is the immediate past governor of Rivers State, granted an extension to the owners of the 762 revoked plots of land in Maitama, Abuja.

“We are appealing to the Minister and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to tamper justice with mercy and issue an extension in the spirit of the yuletide and in view of the economic challenges in the country,” the association stated.

It stressed that the extension would give the affected individuals and groups ample time to comply with the directive, thereby avoiding any undue hardship or loss.

“We pray that the Minister and the FCTA will grant the allottees an extension to comply with the directive, giving all the affected individuals and groups enough time to have themselves to blame at the end of the final extension,” the statement added.

The CNPP’s appeal comes on the heels of its recent expression of concern over the escalating hunger and suffering faced by millions of Nigerians due to the economic realities in the country.

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All Farmers Association of Nigeria Dissociates Self From Ado Kano

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has dissociated itself from an unofficial viral statement by one of it members, regarding posters indicating activities of the organisation.

The group dissociated itself from the member in a statement signed by its National President and the National Secretary, Mr Kabiru Ibrahim, and Mr Yunusa Halidu, respectively.

“This post is made by an authorized member, Ado A Ado Kano.

“The opinions and views expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the group, its administrators, or other members.

“For official statements, please refer to AFAN official contact or platform,” parts of the statement made available to Business Post stated.

According to AFAN, the unofficial posters flying around doesn’t represent the association, noting that Mr Kano is not authorized by AFAN or its officials but those of the author.

AFAN is the umbrella organisation for all farmers’ commodity associations in Nigeria.

Its vision and mission are to assemble all Nigerian producers into one organization, providing a single interlocutor for the government to address agricultural issues with the farming community.

AFAN was formed by the merger of the All-Farmers Association of Nigeria (ALFA) and the National Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (NAFAN).  The merger was recommended by former Nigerian president, Mr Olusegun Obasanjo.

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BUA Debunks Claims of 90% Completion of Refinery in Akwa Ibom

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By Adedapo Adesanya

BUA Group has denied widespread reports that its ongoing construction of a 200,000 barrels per day capacity refinery located in Akwa Ibom State is 90 per cent completed.

In a statement signed on Sunday, the group with subsidiaries in food, cement, and energy sectors said that the claims that the structure was at end stage did not come from it.

“Contrary to a misleading report stating that our 200,000 barrels/day refinery is at 90% completion, BUA wishes to advise the public to disregard such misleading reports that did not emanate from us,” a part of the statement read.

It clarified that the project was progressing well and added that it was going to meet the project timeline of 2025.

“As we make remarkable strides on our Akwa Ibom refinery project, we are proud to share that construction is progressing steadily.

“Whilst the refinery is not at 90% completion, we are however on track to meet our delivery timelines in collaboration with our partners.

“This BUA Refinery & Petrochemicals project represents a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s refining capacity and energy security,” the group said.

BUA is also carrying out other energy projects, including the construction of a mini-LNG plant and several new hybrid power plants across the country, which it said are also progressing rapidly.

The group says this will add additional capacity to our over 1,000MW installed captive power generation capacity.

“The public is advised to verify any news through our official channels and platforms so as not to be misled by mischievous persons,” the statement said.

“At BUA, we remain committed to transparency and excellence. As we have consistently done with over 12 of our completed mega industrial projects worth over $ 3.5 billion in the past 10 years, we will continue to keep you updated with verifiable and accurate information only where necessary, and as milestones are achieved.

“We appreciate the public’s interest and enthusiasm for this transformative project as we work together in building a stronger industrial and manufacturing base for a self-reliant Nigeria,” it added.

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