…Felicitates Atiku Abubakar On 78th Birthday
…Names Three CCB Board Members
ABUJA – Barring last minute changes in plan, President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja today to begin a state visit to France.
The trip, according to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, is in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
The Nigerian president three-day visit will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition.
He noted that the state visit promises significant benefits for Nigeria.
Onanuga noted that Tinubu and his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will be received on Thursday at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.
“During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication. They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.
“Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady will discuss the latter’s passion for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope Initiative.
“President Tinubu and his wife will be hosted at a state dinner by the French leader before their departure. Top government officials will accompany President Tinubu on the trip,” the statement added.
Tinubu Felicitates Atiku Abubakar On 78th Birthday
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, Tuesday, ignored politics and congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku, who clocks 78, was a major rival to Tinubu at the 2023 general election.
The president felicitated through Sunday Dare, his Special Adviser on Media & Communications.
According to Tinubu, the former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999.
Tinubu in the statement recalled many special moments shared with Wazirin Adamawa as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), united in the mission to build a better future for Nigerians, as well as their engagement as political opponents in the last presidential election.
“The president recognises Atiku’s commitment to public service and philanthropy, and prays Almighty Allah to continue to grant him health and happiness in the years ahead,” Dare stated on behalf of the president.
Tinubu Names Three CCB Board Members
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court, to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President.
Established in 1979, the Code of Conduct Bureau plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within public service and ensuring compliance with the country’s ethical standards.
The Bureau operates with a 10-member board.
On October 23, 2024, President Tinubu swore in the chairman of the board, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello.
The current board includes Mr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E. J Agbomayinma, Mr. Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy.
Other members are Mr. Bulus I Zephaniah, and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.
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