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Dapo Abiodun Announces Tunde Lemo-Led 23 Member Transition Committee

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7 years ago

April 13, 2019

Editor

Ahead of his swearing in ceremony, Ogun State Governor-Elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced an Economic Transition Committee that will further articulate his campaign manifesto, ensure robust engagement with
stakeholders and develop a roadmap to guide its implementation.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Remmy Hazzan, the Governor-Elect stated “Ogun State is blessed with an abundance of human resources in all fields of
endeavor and this is reflected in the array of distinguished sons and daughters who have volunteered their skills, rich and diverse experience and vast network to work on this important assignment.

“Furthermore, our commitment to provide an inclusive Government is expressed in the composition of the committee.”.

“To ensure an effective and efficient discharge of its assignment, the Economic Transition Committee will be assisted by Work Groups, each of which will focus on its assigned thematic area such as Education, Youth and Sports, Health and Social Services, Government Processes, Agriculture and Food Security,
Transformational Initiatives, among others.
The names of the members of the Work Groups will be released in due course.

While the Economic Transition Committee will focus on developing the Roadmap, another committee has been set up to interface with the incumbent government to ensure a smooth and orderly change of Administration in the State.”

23-man team is chaired by former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Tunde Lemo.

Other members are:
1. Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, Secretary
2. H.E. Senator Gbenga Kaka
3. H.E. Alhaja Salimot Badru
4. Mr. Foluso Phillips
5. Prof. Konyin Ajayi, SAN
6. Mr. Kunle Elebute
7. Mr. Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka
8. Mr. Rotimi Paseda
9. Dr. Reuben Abati
10. Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu, CON
11. Mr. Olajide Odewale
12. Chief Kayode Sofola SAN
13. Prof. Sidi Osho
14. Prof. Semiu Musa Olomu
15. Engr Bayo Adeola, FNSE
16. Mr. Tola Mobolurin
17. Mr. Lekan Asuni
18. Dr. Tunji Oredipe
19. Otunba Bimbo Ashiru
20. Arc. Dunni Opayemi
21. Mr. Bola Ogunsola
22. Chief Bode Mustapha

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Defence Gulps Lion Share As Tinubu Presents N58.47trn 2026 Budget to NASS

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December 19, 2025

Eric

President Bola Tinubu has presented a budget of N58.47 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to a joint session of the National Assembly, with capital recurrent (non‑debt) expenditure standing at N15.25 trillion.

Tinubu presented the budget on Friday, pegging the capital expenditure at N26.08 trillion and putting the crude oil benchmark at US$64.85 per barrel.

He said the expected total revenue is N34.33 trillion, projected total expenditure: N58.18 trillion, including N15.52 trillion for debt servicing. The budget is N23.85 trillion, representing 4.28% of GDP.

The budget was anchored on a crude oil production of 1.84 million barrels per day, and an exchange rate of N1,400 to the US Dollar for the 2026 fiscal year.

In terms of sectoral allocation, defence and security took the lion’s share with N 5.41 trillion, followed by infrastructure at N3.56 trillion.

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Mike Adenuga, Emmanuel Macron Hold High-Powered Meeting in Paris

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December 18, 2025

Eric

Accomplished billionaire businessman and Commander of the French Légion d’Honneur, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., GCON, CdrLH, has held a private meeting with the French President, Emmanuel Macron.

The two powerful citizens of the world held the meeting on Wednesday at the historic Élysée Palace in Paris.

The high-level engagement underscores the longstanding relationship between Dr. Adenuga and the French Republic, as well as his continued relevance in global business and diplomatic circles.

A respected industrialist and philanthropist, Adenuga has been widely acknowledged for his contributions to economic development, telecommunications, energy, and humanitarian causes across Africa and beyond.

The meeting adds to Dr. Adenuga’s growing profile as a bridge between African enterprise and international leadership.

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Free at Last: Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Aircraft

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1 day ago

December 18, 2025

Eric

Burkina Faso has released Nigerian soldiers who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country earlier this month, Nigerian officials said.

The release followed a diplomatic intervention by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a high-level delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to meet Burkina Faso’s Military Leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday.

In a statement, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, said both sides resolved the matter amicably and secured the release of the Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew.

The soldiers had been held for nearly two weeks after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) described the aircraft’s landing as an “unfriendly act” carried out in defiance of international law.

The Nigerian Air Force, however, said the crew encountered a technical issue that required a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, the nearest available airfield. It said the landing complied with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.