Uzodimma is also the governor of Imo State.

The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the RHA’s director of media and publicity, Mr. Tunde Rahman.

President Bola Tinubu had in November 2025 designed the RHA as the vehicle to disseminate the activities and achievements of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration to every part of the country in a build-up to the 2027 election campaign.

RHA has Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Deputy Director General; Mohammed Inuwa, governor of Gombe State, as Secretary and James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary.

The RHA structure contains six zonal Coordinators, 37 State Coordinators and 774 local coordinators.

The Directors of the 16 directorates are Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi – Youth; Chief Olisa Metuh – Organization & Mobilization; Mr. Tunde Rahman – Media & Publicity; Mr. Sunday Dare – Digital & New Media; Mele Kolo Geidam -Finance; Muiz Banire, SAN – Monitoring, Compliance & Legal; Bisoye Coker-Odusote – Technology & Data, and Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar – Support Groups.

Others are Ibrahim Garba – Intelligence; Senator Sani Musa- Special Duties; Hon. Simon Karu – Planning; Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari – Welfare; Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri – Administration; Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika -Women Affairs; Abike Dabiri- Diaspora, and Hadiza Bala Usman – Research & Innovation.

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He has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, made these known in a statement issued on Friday.

The N68.32 trillion budget for this year earmarks N4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and N15.8 trillion for debt service.

It allocates N15.4 trillion to recurrent expenditure and N32.2 trillion to the Development Fund for Capital Expenditure.

With capital expenditure accounting for about 50 per cent, the 2026 budget underscores the administration’s continued commitment to economic stability, national security, infrastructure development, and inclusive growth.

The allocations reflect a strategic balance between statutory obligations, debt servicing, recurrent expenditure, and capital investments critical to driving productivity and improving the quality of life for Nigerians.

Additionally, the president has assented to the Appropriation (Repeal and Enactment) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which extends the implementation period of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

The extension will ensure the full and effective utilisation of appropriated funds, particularly for critical infrastructure and development projects that are at advanced stages of implementation across the country.

It will enable Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, to consolidate ongoing works, enhance project completion rates, and maximise value for public expenditure.

With the 2026 Appropriation Act coming into force on April 1, the federal government will commence full implementation in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

President Tinubu directed MDAs to ensure disciplined, transparent, and efficient utilisation of allocated resources, with a strong emphasis on value for money and timely project delivery.

He commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for their diligence, cooperation, and patriotism in expeditiously considering and passing the budget.

The president reaffirmed the importance of sustained collaboration between the Executive and Legislative arms of government in advancing national development objectives.

He further assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to deepen fiscal reforms, enhance revenue generation, and prioritise investments that will stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen social protection mechanisms.

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He stated that the political and economic structures that had long undermined Nigerians’ prosperity were being steadily replaced through the realignment of the economy to enable full participation.

Receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State at the State House, President Tinubu pledged to sustain reforms aimed at creating more opportunities for poor and vulnerable citizens.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, also attended the event, alongside many governors: Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Mohammed Inuwa (Gombe), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Uba Sani (Kaduna), who also serves as deputy director-general of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors..

A host of former governors, including Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), and Tanko Almakura (Nasarawa), attended, as well as former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, the APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru, zonal coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, directors and the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ibrahim Masari.

President Tinubu emphasised that the more citizens participated in shaping their lives and future, the better society would be for generations to come.

He urged the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to continue sensitising and mobilising citizens, especially at the grassroots, on the government’s efforts to improve their livelihoods through economic reforms.

“You represent the conscience of a nation that wants to break the shackles of poverty and hopelessness,’’ he said.

President Tinubu assured that the administration would uphold the tenets of democracy, including the rule of law, the separation of powers and the rights of all citizens.

“We cannot submit to disobedience of a lawful order of the court; we must embrace the judiciary, whether it favours us or not. We submit to this principle of democracy, separation of powers, and understanding of the dynamics of it, and the nationhood that Nigeria is, that we must build one country.  That’s what Renewed Hope is all about. You must give them that hope.

“There’s no other path for us to attain national greatness other than to build one common vision for the progress and prosperity of our people. That is what we must do,’’ he added.

He reiterated that his government was guided by a clear vision to foster inclusive growth, create opportunities for youth, and ensure that every Nigerian — regardless of background or region — had a stake in the country’s future.

He encouraged citizens not to be discouraged by the misinformation championed by the opposition elements in the country.

He said the great accomplishments witnessed in modern times were achieved through visionary leadership, assuring that Nigeria is in safe hands.

To the opposition, he said: “They want to scare me off? It’s a lie. I’ve been through this path before. And if I have to come back over and over and over again, I’ll do the same thing. There is no better place than your own country. And no one can build it except you. We saw great things, skyscrapers. We wonder how the plane takes off and flies us from one destination to another. There was no magic of yesterday. It is the thinker of tomorrow and the future that can elevate life, that can reform us all.

“And being the transformative leaders that you are, you are in good company. Don’t be afraid. I’ve listened to you.  I didn’t have to look back on the economy because the truth is, I took over from myself. The late Buhari was me. He was my partner.  And if I took over from him. Is that not from me? So, if something is wrong, fine. Live with it, correct it, move on. The life voyage is not going to be easy. I can only stand before you and say you will not regret it. That is why we ask you to renew their hope. If they don’t want to see the hope and the roads and bridges, and the children we raise, the economy we are growing, we shall lend them Jigi-Bola, eyeglasses. One thing that you need from me is a promise that I won’t run away from the affair. With you, the deal is done.”

Turning to the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, President Tinubu promised to be their greatest champion.

“We act as one family. You represent a conscience, a nation that wants to break the shackles of poverty, ignorance, and hopelessness. You are in a good company. That’s all I can say. And all I can promise is I won’t give up.”

Earlier, the Director–General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA)and Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, said they were at the State House to update the president on the progress made so far.

“Our purpose in coming is to brief Mr President on how far we have gone with this national assignment, to present the substance of the work already done, and to reaffirm that the structure you graciously created is not only alive but active, coordinated, and already creating measurable political and civic dividends across the nation.

“At the regional level, activities have begun in earnest. All the structures of all the local governments have been inaugurated, as in the electoral wards.

“We have kick-started the process of enumeration up to the polling unit level. We are continuously harvesting data during enrolment, taking the messages to the markets, schools and professional groups, women’s platforms and faith-based and grassroots political structures,” Governor Uzodimma said.

He lauded President Tinubu for his purposeful leadership and assured him of their loyalty and commitment to the success of the assignment.

The North-West Zonal Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and former Governor of Katsina State,  Aminu Bello Masari, commended the courage and political sagacity of the president, describing him as a dogged reformer despite the teething difficulties being experienced.

“We know very well that reformers are always finding it extremely difficult at the beginning, more especially, if you are reforming in a society that is very difficult to understand, and some are willing to make people not understand,” Masari said.

Masari commended the president for taking hard but necessary reforms that leaders before him could not, saying that Nigeria had become better for it.

He assured the president that most political heavyweights in the North-West Geo-Political Zone were solidly behind the All Progressives Congress, APC, stating that the struggle for a better Nigeria is for all to undertake.

He assured that the North West leaders had resolved to take a tour of the numerous federal projects in the zone to create greater awareness among citizens.

“You have done so much, Mr President, but don’t allow noise makers to distract you. Your bashings are not for you alone. Even your detractors know that you have done well.

“Will anyone come tomorrow and say he will reverse the removal of fuel subsidy or return the nation to multiple foreign exchange rates?”, Masari said.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, lauded President Tinubu for the infrastructural revolution across the nation, enabled by the several reform programmes of his administration, as attested to by state governors.

Former Governor Okowa, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, Governors Uba Sani and Biodun Oyebanji also delivered goodwill messages at the meeting.

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President Tinubu emphasised that the new tax system is designed to be people-centred and investment-friendly, thereby advancing the nation’s development goals.

The president made these remarks at the inauguration of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, Headquarters.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, were in attendance, along with ministers, senators, members of the House of Representatives, private-sector leaders, and the governors of Kwara, Imo, Borno, Kogi, Plateau, and Anambra states.

President Tinubu explained that the new tax laws, which became fully operational in January, were intended to liberate the economy from the constraints of archaic laws and make it more globally competitive.

“On my inauguration day, I made a solemn pledge that we will move Nigerians from the dimness of uncertainty into the clear light of renewed hope. I committed to confronting structural weaknesses, restoring financial stability, and building an economy anchored in discipline, equity, and opportunity. Today, I stand before you to reaffirm that these words were not rhetoric; they were a covenant with the Nigerian people.”

The president commended the Executive Chairman of the NRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, for his exceptional performance and the successful completion of the edifice, which provides a conducive working environment for 3,000 staff, along with a data processing centre, clinic, auditorium, training facilities, a gym, and a library.

He expressed delight that the NRS headquarters was completed in 30 months, after more than two decades since the foundation was laid.

“We are not gathered here merely to commission an edifice. We are here to mark a milestone in a larger national journey: the deliberate strengthening of our fiscal foundation and rebuilding of confidence in public institutions. No serious nation can achieve lasting prosperity on a weak and fragmented revenue system. No government can demand trust from its citizens when taxation is opaque, inefficient or unjust.

“That is why this administration took the bold decision to embark on far-reaching tax and fiscal reforms,’’ he said.

President Tinubu also thanked the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, for his leadership in modernising colonial-era tax laws into “manageable, realisable, and understandable levels.”

Addressing concerns about the new tax reforms, President Tinubu assured that the NRS had repositioned itself as a revenue hub, equipped with capacity and technology, backed by research and data-driven policies, and sensitive to the needs of the people, particularly the vulnerable.

“The reforms are designed to simplify our system, eliminate distortions and create a fair, transparent and investment-friendly environment. Our direction is clear: to have a revenue system that rewards enterprise, supports growth, and ensures that every contribution to the national cause is matched by feasible value for the people.

“The early results are encouraging and fantastic. Mr Adedeji, thank you very much. We are witnessing improved fiscal stability, strength, stronger foreign reserves, a more efficient trade ecosystem and increased investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic direction,’’ the president added.

“These gains are not incidental. They are the products of deliberate policy, sustained effort, and a commitment to doing what is right for the long-term prosperity of our nation. It is within this context that we commission the headquarters of the Nigerian Revenue Service.

“The building is more than concrete and steel. It is a symbol of a new standard of professionalism, transparency, efficiency and service. It reflects our resolve that institutions must rise to meet the demand of reforms and the expectations of the Nigerian people. We must thank all Nigerian people for enduring and persevering,’’ he stated.

The president urged the Executive Chairman of the NRS to ensure that the institution upheld the highest standards.

“It must not only collect revenue, but it must also build trust, ensure fairness, and demonstrate that government can be accountable, efficient, and responsible.

“It must become a model institution that earns confidence at home and respect abroad.  Let the future be better than the past. Let’s make and keep that promise sincerely for the future. Let those who will come after us, politics apart, be ready to build on history that is greater than the achievements of their forbears,’’ the president said.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu administration, noting that the economic reforms were already yielding results.

“Nobody has noticed that since we came on board, we have not had 3-5 km of vehicles lined up at fuel stations to buy petrol. There was a time that we were prepared to pay even N10,000 per litre for fuel, but they could not see the fuel. But today, there is no single fuel queue in Nigeria.

“Nobody is saying that because we encouraged and partnered with the private sector for the first time, we are now producing what we consume and consuming what we produce. We even go to the extent of sending it to other countries,’’ the Senate President noted.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, commended the president for strengthening the economy with new reforms.

“For many years, our revenue system struggled less from a lack of effort than from a lack of coherence. We operated multiple regimes, overlapping mandates and fragmented legal frameworks. The result was predictable—high effort, low yields, limited public confidence.

“What has come under your administration is not only the policy directive, but also the underlying logic of the system. The reforms have sought to align rules, institutions and incentives within a single framework,” Abbas said.

In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of the NRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, described the inauguration of the headquarters building as “the culmination of a defining institutional journey.”

“When this administration assumed office, Nigeria faced a critical inflexion point marked by fiscal constraints, weakened investor confidence and structural distortion across key sectors. What followed was not an incremental adjustment but a comprehensive concept of the nation’s economic and financial architecture.

“Through your decisive actions, you restored microeconomic credibility, unified foreign exchange markets, cleared long-standing backlogs and re-established confidence in Nigeria’s ability to operate a transparent and market-driven system,” he added.

Adedeji thanked the president for providing visionary leadership and support to the NRS.

“These were not easy decisions, but they were necessary. History will recognise and be kind to you for them. Building on this foundation, your administration undertook one of the most significant revenue reforms in Nigeria’s history.

“To put this in perspective, the first tax laws in this country were enacted in 1903, 133 years ago. We changed that. Over 60 fragmented tax laws were streamlined into a simplified and more coherent framework, strengthening compliance, improving predictability, and enabling efficient administration,” Adedeji noted.

He emphasised that the new tax laws were not “driven by a higher tax burden, but by a better system with broadened coverage and improved structural governance.”

According to Adedeji, “Five years ago, the total collection for Nigeria’s revenue was N6.8 trillion, and by 2025, we ended the year with N28.7 trillion.”

He added that, beyond taxation, fiscal governance had been strengthened to improve remittances, enhance transparency, and tighten control over public finance flows.

“To put this in perspective, Mr President, in May 2023, when you assumed office, the total money available for the federation was N711 billion. By September 2025, it was N3.6 trillion, which is 400% above what we inherited, and you can see that from the commissioning you’ve done in the states. They allude to the fact that you’ve given them what no government in the history of Nigeria has given to them.

“Trade has been modernised through the recently launched National Single Window (NSW), reducing inefficiency and boosting revenue. Ten years ago, we tried to implement the National Single Window six times. In less than three years under your leadership, in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, we launched the National Single Window on March 27th,” Adedeji stated.

Guan Shuai, the Managing Director of China Civil Engineering and Construction Company, CECC, which completed the edifice, delivered a goodwill message.

He stated that President Tinubu had demonstrated visionary leadership within less than three years in office, by taking tough decisions that would benefit the nation and posterity.

Shuai noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda had repositioned the economy for foreign direct investment, with the President consistently commissioning infrastructure projects across states.

“When I was a young man, I saw him use his leadership and visionary planning to achieve so much in Lagos, and now he has established a party and united many people,’’ he stated.

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The Presidency, in a statement by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee said the publications misrepresented the minister’s statements, falsely alleging that he urged Nigerians to await the outcome of a “legislative probe”, a process that had long been concluded.

The gazetted copies certified by the National Assembly was said to have been published since early January 2026.

The Presidency declared that the twisted narrative was unhelpful as it risked distorting public understanding and misleading the very people the reforms were designed to benefit.

It said the minister, during a recent fireside chat at the NBA SLP conference in Lagos, highlighted the early positive impact of the new tax laws, including thousands of informal businesses now seeking CAC registration daily while the number of individuals registered for tax purposes nationwide had increased from barely 10 million before the reform to over 100 million.

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– Exemption of small companies from tax.

– Increased exemption thresholds for low-income earners.

– Tax exemptions on basic consumption items like food, education, healthcare, transportation, and rent.

– Introduction of the Tax Ombud to protect taxpayer right.

“The Minister contrasted the transformative changes in the new laws with the regressive provisions in the old laws. He however emphasised that no law is perfect. Therefore, ongoing stakeholder engagement is essential to identify and address any errors or gaps for appropriate legislative updates through Finance Bills as part of a continuous improvement process.

“We urge members of the public to disregard sensational headlines and twisted narratives and rely exclusively on official sources and credible media organisations for accurate information regarding the tax reform and other government policies,” the statement reads in part.

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He gave the directive at a civic reception in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, after inaugurating some projects undertaken by the administration of Governor Douye Diri.

The Head of Service, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, an indigene of Bayelsa, attended the event.

Four governors, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Umoh Eno of Akwa Ibom, and Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori of Delta, accompanied the president to the state.

The deputy governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur, represented Governor  Babagana Zulum.

Former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce were among the dignitaries at the civic reception.

President Tinubu reiterated that his administration was aware of the ongoing economic challenges arising from the Middle East war, but quickly added that his government would work with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Budget, and the Head of Service to propose measures to ease the hardship.

“Yes, I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel prices are biting hard. But look around. Let’s thank God that we are better off listening to what is happening in other African countries, what they are going through.”

The president assured his audience that his administration would continue to seek ways to alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable.

“This is a government that cares. We will look at the numbers with the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning”, he said.

President Tinubu said the All Progressives Congress, APC, across all levels was committed to improving citizens’ well-being.

“Regardless of their shenanigans, the All Progressive Congress, APC, believes that the people deserve to see governance translated into roads, bridges, power, jobs and real opportunities that affect human beings. That signals the development of our country.

“We are all working hard. The projects that I commissioned today demonstrate and testify to an immutable truth: Development advances further, faster when the federal government and the state government work in partnership and towards a shared purpose,” President Tinubu said.

The president commended Governor Douye Diri for embarking on impactful projects which align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of this administration.

“Douye, you’ve done a great job. I have commissioned some projects, very transformative projects. The bridge, linking communities and the dual carriageways, create opportunities, jobs, and hope for our nation.  Thank you for that commitment, and thank you for being a very progressive governor,” he said.

The president recalled his pioneering efforts towards establishing the Independent Power Plant as governor of Lagos State, stressing that, despite the dire power challenges across the nation, his administration will ensure energy sufficiency for national development.

President Tinubu commended Governor Diri for demonstrating the power of very purposeful leadership and assured him that the federal government would continue to partner with subnational governments for the benefit of citizens through job creation and skill empowerment.

At the commencement of the event, President Tinubu observed a minute’s silence in memory of the fallen members of the armed forces who lost their lives while defending the nation in the theatres of battle, as well as the former governor of the state, DSP  Alamieyeseigha.

The president had earlier inaugurated several projects, including the 60-megawatt gas-fired Independent Power Plant (IPP) in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area, the 630-metre Angiama – Oporoma Bridge, and the new Yenagoa City Road (1).

In his remarks, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri said the president’s policy interventions created the enabling environment for the state to deliver the gas-fired power plant and move closer to a reliable, independent electricity supply.

‘‘⁠Your administration’s decisive policy interventions have paved the way for meaningful reforms in various sectors, including power, enabling us to deliver on our pledge of reliable, independent energy through the construction of these 60-megawatt gas-fired turbines.

‘‘For us, it is a cause for thanksgiving and rejoicing,’’ he said.

The governor described the project as a major step forward for Bayelsa, noting that it would improve power supply, stimulate economic activity, and enhance residents’ quality of life.

He also highlighted other infrastructure projects commissioned by the president during the visit, including the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, which he said addressed a 6-decade connectivity gap in one of Nigeria’s key oil-producing areas.

The governor added that the inauguration of a dualised road linking the fast-growing New Yenagoa City will boost access, unlock economic opportunities, and support the development of a modern capital city.

Diri said the projects were part of the state’s Assured Prosperity agenda, including major road corridors connecting the three senatorial districts to the Atlantic Ocean and opening up opportunities in the blue economy.

He listed other projects still at various stages of construction.

Among them are a 30,000-seat international stadium, the nine-storey state secretariat, and roads and bridges connecting rural communities otherwise separated by water, all part of his government’s Assured Prosperity agenda.

The governor commended President Tinubu for approving waivers for the importation of turbines and related equipment for the power project, as well as the award of phase two of the Nembe-Brass Road.

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The president also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers, urging them to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss.

The Defence Headquarters confirmed the attack and the tragic loss of lives, which occurred early Thursday, April 9, 2026.

President Tinubu praised the courage and heroism of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists and ensure that Boko Haram could not overrun the communities the soldiers protect.

While mourning the death of the gallant soldiers, President Tinubu urged the leadership of the Armed Forces and all soldiers on the frontline not to be discouraged, but to draw strength from the nation’s deep appreciation for their sacrifices.

“From the reports I have received, our armed forces have been conducting sustained, intense land and air offensives against the insurgents, neutralising many of their fighters and commanders. The insurgents’ counterattack is a sign of desperation.

“I extend my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers, led by Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our country today in Borno State. The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will not be in vain. Because of the courage and dedication of our troops on the frontline, our resolve to defeat terrorism and all forms of violence across Nigeria is stronger than ever.

“I urge the Military High Command and our troops in all theatres of operation: Do not lose heart, do not be weary, do not be discouraged. Our officers and men should continue to serve with honour, courage, and patriotism. The government will always stand by the Armed Forces, provide more of the equipment needed and ensure the welfare of all who risk their lives for our safety.

“I urge Nigerians and the media to continue to support our Military in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry. We should desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops. These soldiers are our heroes; unforgettable and irreplaceable.

“My condolences also go to the government and people of Borno State. The Federal Government will continue to work with the state government to achieve total victory and lasting peace.”

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

The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.

The long-standing debts, he said, accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025.

He explained that following verification, ₦3.3 trillion had been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution.

He added that implementation had begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling ₦2.3 trillion.

The federal government, the media aide said, had already raised ₦501 billion to fund these payments.

Out of the amount, according to him, N223 billion had been disbursed, with further payments underway.

He explained that with payments reaching the power value chain, generation would be more stable.

Onanuga said with power plants supported, electricity reliability would improve.

He stated that as the sector stabilised, more investment, more jobs, and better service would 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,” Onanuga quoted Olu Arowolo-Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to President Tinubu, as saying.

“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,” Arowolo-Verheijen was said to have added.

President Tinubu was said to have commended all stakeholders who supported efforts to resolve the legacy issues in the power sector.

He was said to have also confirmed that the next phase (Series II) will begin this quarter.

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He gave the assurance on Saturday in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

President Tinubu also launched two new aircraft owned by the new Gateway Airline.

“Our investment is about our people. The infrastructure underscores our faith in our country, the belief that today’s foundation is for tomorrow’s prosperity. Thank you all for your understanding.”

President Tinubu said Governor Dapo Abiodun had continued to demonstrate his commitment to the well-being of Ogun State citizens and Nigerians at large.

The president said the inaugurated airport was connected to an independent power, reflecting the administration’s investment in energy.

“Development must touch every level. I am particularly pleased with the mobility, the security and the agricultural initiatives being fulfilled today”, President Tinubu added.

In addition to inaugurating the new airport, he launched 1,000 electric bikes, security vehicles, and tractors.

The president commended Nigerians for their continued faith in the All Progressives Congress, APC.

He said that the reforms initiated had translated to more resources for the sub-nationals.

He said he was proud of the state governors’ judicious utilisation of resources for development and commended Governor Abiodun for his visionary leadership and for aligning the state’s developmental initiatives with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

President Tinubu said the inauguration of 1000 electric bikes was a smart response by the state to modern transportation needs and that embracing technology rather than fossil fuel to improve daily life was the way forward.

President Tinubu also lauded the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the various initiatives that he said had enhanced the ease of doing business and for prioritising the welfare of his workforce.

“Nigeria will continue to remember you. Your legacies, commitment and patriotism are well appreciated,” the president stated.

During the visit, the president launched the Customs Hub, which included barracks, a training college, a warehouse and a hospital.

Governor Abiodun thanked the president for the visit, highlighting it as historic and symbolic of the president’s commitment to national development and belief in sub-nationals as growth engines.

Governor Abiodun lauded the  president’s Renewed Hope Agenda,  which he credited with placing Nigeria on a path of economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and sustainable growth.

The governor also commended the president for his bold economic reforms, noting that the unification of the foreign exchange rate, the removal of the fuel subsidy, and the repositioning of public finance to reflect market realities had gone a long way toward restoring investors’ confidence and attracting foreign direct investment.

“Your efforts in expanding revenue through improved tax administration, digitisation of government processes and strengthening of agencies have started to address long-standing structural weaknesses.

“Other landmark initiatives, amongst others, include the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Programme, the NELFUND, the ongoing Rail Modernisation, major highway reconstruction projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Badagry-Sokoto Highway and all reforms in the oil and gas sector aimed at boosting production and transparency,  all point to a deliberate reset of our national economy”, the governor said.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, while commending the president’s democratic antecedents, said that the National Assembly remained a veritable tool for deepening democracy in Nigeria.

Akpabio maintained that without the parliament, there wouldn’t be democracy.

The Senate President thanked the president for several key reforms and ideas that he brought to fruition.

“President Tinubu was credited as the first to initiate Independent Power Plants in Lagos, a model that other states across Nigeria have since adopted.”

Akpabio appealed to the president to decentralise the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, for a more effective power system.

He lauded the president for his strong belief in the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, starting with significant growth in Lagos’ revenue and implementing reforms at the federal level to empower sub-nationals financially.

“This has enabled states to avoid borrowing for salaries and projects, leading to widespread appreciation from governors”, Akpabio said.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on behalf of himself and the people of the state, thanked President Tinubu for his visionary and purposeful leadership and tenacity.

“When Ogun State was created 50 years ago, I was part of the process. Nobody at the time would have thought we would have what we have today. And it is due to what we have got from all the governors and those who have worked with all the governors,” the former president said.

Also at the event were the Ministers of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Communication and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, Governor of the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, as well as the governors of Borno, Niger, Taraba, Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Bayelsa, and Ekiti states.

Traditional rulers from the state also attended the event.

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The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a press statement on Friday.

He said the schedule of the president included receiving the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State.

The media aide said 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,” Onanuga said.

He added that “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.”

Onanuga said 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.

He said 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,” Onanuga explained.

He said the president interacted with the victims, consoled them, and listened to them.

He added that Tinubu also listened to local leaders and assured them that the federal government would deliver justice and end the cycle of violence.

He was reported to have also 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,” he said.

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